Bishops Nympton Primary School
Bishops Nympton, South Molton, EX36 4PUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bishops Nympton Primary School is a primary school in South Molton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 232nd of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 June 2025, report published 22 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 24 June 2025
Pupils are proud of their school, set in the heart of the countryside. The school supports pupils to celebrate their local area while teaching them to think beyond their village. For example, visits to cities such as Bristol to see West End shows, helps pupils broaden their understanding of the arts and culture. The school has high aspirations for pupils. Pupils rise to these aspirations, and they achieve well. Pupils are safe. They develop a secure understanding of what it means to stay safe online and within a farming community. Pupils know that there is a trusted adult they can speak to if they have any concerns. The school is calm. Pupils are polite and kind to one another. Older pupils recognise that they are role models to younger children and take this responsibility seriously. Opportunities to act as play leaders and school councillors help pupils develop a sense of responsibility. Participation in the Exmoor challenge helps pupils to develop resilience and independence. Extra-curricular clubs such as choir, football and drumming enrich pupils' talents and skills.
What the school should improve
- The school's expectations for pupils' writing throughout the curriculum is not realised across all year groups. As a result of this, some pupils are not given sufficient opportunities to develop and apply key skills in writing, such as spelling, punctuation and handwriting. This limits their ability to communicate their knowledge clearly and accurately in written work. The school should ensure that expectations for writing are applied consistently across subjects and year groups, so that pupils are supported to develop secure writing skills.
- At times learning is not adapted well enough to meet pupils' individual needs. As a result, some pupils complete work that lacks sufficient ambition. The school should strengthen training and support for staff to ensure that learning is appropriately adapted, so that pupils are able to deepen their knowledge over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
80 pupils on roll
Schools near Bishops Nympton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Molton United CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 52% met the expected standard |
| South Molton Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| North Molton Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Kings Nympton Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| East Worlington Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% 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
- Mr Timothy Gurney
- Phone
- 01769550387
- Address
- Bishops Nympton, South Molton, EX36 4PU
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113133
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.