Ashwater Primary School
Ashwater, Beaworthy, EX21 5EWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ashwater Primary School is a primary school in Beaworthy for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 March 2012, report published 18 April 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 November 2022
Pupils at Ashwater Primary School model the 'Carey Qualities' to 'aim high, be resilient and take care of each other'. They are happy to come to school and love to learn. Parents and carers who responded to the online survey, Ofsted Parent View, commented that their children receive effective support and nurture from staff. Pupils understand what is expected of them. They are calm, well mannered and considerate of others. Pupils value the rewards they receive for their conduct, their learning and for reading regularly. They say that bullying is rare and that everyone gets on well together. Pupils know that staff would quickly sort out any worries or incidents, and this helps them to feel safe. Pupils take part in a range of extra-curricular visits and clubs which enhance the curriculum. Pupils value these opportunities, as do parents. Pupils spend time in their local community. For example, they visit a residential care home and the parish church. They also sing at the nearby cathedral. Most pupils attend an extra-curricular club, such as gardening in 'The Secret Garden'. They proudly represent their school at sporting competitions.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not sequenced well enough to meet the needs of pupils in mixed-aged classes. This means that the curriculum does not take into account the starting points of some pupils sufficiently. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is broken down into small steps of learning and sequenced carefully so that all pupils can build successfully on what they know.
Pupil numbers and mix
42 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near Ashwater Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clawton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 42% met the expected standard |
| St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Halwill Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Boyton Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 25% met the expected standard |
| Holsworthy Church of England Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ruhaina Alford
- Phone
- 01409211228
- Address
- Ashwater, Beaworthy, EX21 5EW
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113126
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.