Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School
Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe, EX34 9LWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School is a primary school in Ilfracombe for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 215th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in September 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 September 2024, report published 21 October 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 September 2024
'Thriving together' is at the heart of this school. Pupils develop highly positive attitudes to learning, which stand them in good stead for the next stage. This is because the school strives to give pupils the opportunities and skills that they need to be confident and active members of the communities in which they live. When the youngest pupils join in Year 3, they quickly learn to meet the high expectations that the staff have of them in their learning and their conduct. They see this modelled successfully by the older pupils and staff. Pupils become increasingly respectful, caring and thoughtful individuals during their time at the school. This is evident in the strong and nurturing relationships that are in place between staff and pupils. Many pupils face barriers to learning. This can be in the form of special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND), as well as other challenges. Pupils' needs are identified quickly and accurately. Pupils trust staff and feel safe at school. As a result, they persevere to give their best efforts. Attendance is improving because pupils want to be in school. The school is viewed as 'a sanctuary' for its pupils. This is bolstered further by the enthusiasm that pupils have for their learning across the curriculum.
What the school should improve
- The impact of the quality of education is not fully reflected in the school's published outcomes. This means that pupils' academic achievements are not always accurate and aligned with the knowledge and understanding that they have. The school should continue to review and refine the curriculum, informed by its accurate evaluations and research, so that this is better reflected in pupils' academic outcomes.
- At times, the school does not underpin what it knows about the impact it makes on pupils with enough precision. As a result, it does not always have a fully formed analysis of patterns and trends over time to show the difference that its actions and decisions make. The school should strengthen the wealth of information it gathers on the impact it makes, with increased precision.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
99 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
326 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| West Down School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Combe Martin Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Woolacombe School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jody Le Bredonchel
- Phone
- 01271863463
- Address
- Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe, EX34 9LW
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113381
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.