How many pupils does Woolsery Primary School have?

Woolsery Primary School has 115 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Woolsery Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Woolsery Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023).

How does Woolsery Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

38% of pupils at Woolsery Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Woolsery Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Woolsery Primary School is part of Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust.

Where is Woolsery Primary School?

Woolsery Primary School is located at Woolsery, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5QS.

Woolsery Primary School

Woolsery, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5QS

Good

Inspected 21 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

38%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

115

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Woolsery Primary School

Woolsery Primary School is a foundation school in Bideford, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 115 pupils on roll. It is part of Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 115 / 140 (82%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.1%

Free school meals

6.5%

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

13.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

38%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%

Overall absence

7.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

6.44

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

17.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

6.58

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

£48,011

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,025 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,857

Spend per pupil

£8,355

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Woolsery, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5QS
Phone: 01237431307
Headteacher: Matt Cole
Website: https://www.villageschools.org.uk

Academy Trust

Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woolsery Primary School?: Woolsery Primary School is a foundation school in Bideford, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Woolsery Primary School have?: Woolsery Primary School has 115 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Woolsery Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Woolsery Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023).
How does Woolsery Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 38% of pupils at Woolsery Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Woolsery Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Woolsery Primary School is part of Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust.
Where is Woolsery Primary School?: Woolsery Primary School is located at Woolsery, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5QS.

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