Filleigh Community Primary School
Castle Hill, Filleigh, Barnstaple, EX32 0RSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Filleigh Community Primary School is a primary school in Barnstaple for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 17th of 20 primary schools in Barnstaple. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 15 December 2024
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 12 November 2024
Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending Filleigh Primary. The school's small community helps everyone to feel welcomed and valued. Parents and carers appreciate the care and support that children receive. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and are keen to do well. They know that there are adults who will help them. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. The school has high expectations for all pupils. These are underpinned by the school's values. Pupils strive to be resilient, creative and independent learners. As a result, most pupils achieve well and are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils are polite and well mannered. The school is a calm and orderly place. Staff know pupils well. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. This starts in the early years, where children get off to a great start. They quickly learn the expectations and routines. Pupils learn the importance of valuing others' opinions and beliefs. They are taught to be respectful of others and to treat everyone fairly. Pupils learn about different religions and cultures. Activities such as the residential trip to Bristol help broaden pupils' experiences. This helps pupils to be well prepared for life in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- The revised curriculum is not yet fully embedded in all subjects. As a result, in a few subjects, pupils have historic gaps in their knowledge. At times, teaching does not address misconceptions or ensure that learning matches pupils' needs. The school must ensure that the curriculum is implemented and assessed effectively so pupils secure their knowledge across the curriculum.
- On occasion, the school does not record the important actions leaders have taken to keep pupils safe. This means that some important discussions and decisions are not recorded. The school should ensure that records are clear and coherent accounts of the actions taken to keep the pupils safe.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
61 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Filleigh Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Molton Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| South Molton United CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 52% met the expected standard |
| Swimbridge Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Umberleigh Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| North Molton Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- United Schools' Learning Partnership
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Eggleton
- Phone
- 01598760295
- Address
- Castle Hill, Filleigh, Barnstaple, EX32 0RS
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113148
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.