Bere Alston Primary Academy
Station Road, Bere Alston, Yelverton, PL20 7AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bere Alston Primary Academy is a primary school in Yelverton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 218th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 7 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
Pupils enjoy attending Bere Alston Primary Academy. They say that the school's values, promoted through 'give me 5', help the school to be a happy, safe place to learn. Pupils respond positively to the school's high expectations. Children in the early years settle into school life well. Staff support them to learn the school rules and routines quickly. This prepares them well for key stage 1. Throughout the school, pupils are polite and well-mannered. They are enthusiastic about learning. Pupils listen attentively in lessons. Staff take time to build warm, secure relationships with pupils and their families. This helps pupils to learn well in a nurturing environment. Pupils feel safe. Pupils enjoy the wide range of enrichment activities that the school provides for them beyond the academic curriculum. For example, taking part in activities such as coding club or arts and crafts. Pupils also enjoy representing the school in sporting activities. They have opportunities to develop leadership roles. For example, pupils in key stage 2 organise lunchtime activities for younger pupils. Pupils can also represent their class on the school council. These experiences enable pupils to develop new interests and find undiscovered talents.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment processes are still being developed. In these subjects, the school is not using assessment information as effectively as it could to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge. This means that pupils do not build their knowledge well enough over time. The trust needs to ensure that teachers use assessment effectively across all subjects to inform future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
106 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Bere Alston Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calstock Community Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Dominic CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Andrew's Church of England Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Copper Valley Junior Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr G Bemister
- Phone
- 01822840410
- Address
- Station Road, Bere Alston, Yelverton, PL20 7AU
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 147639
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.