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West Down School
Goodgraded 01/10/2019Ages 2–11Does not apply
West Down School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Ilfracombe, within the Devon local authority. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 01/10/2019, West Down School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ilfracombe can view West Down School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ilfracombe (EX34 8NF), West Down School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 01/10/2019. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake14.7%
Free school meals14.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.1%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ilfracombe
All schools in Ilfracombe →Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School3.2 miThe Ilfracombe Church of England AcademyRequires Improvement · 3.2 miIlfracombe Church of England Junior School3.3 miCaen Community Primary SchoolGood · 3.7 miKingsacre Primary SchoolGood · 3.8 mi
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