Loddiswell Primary School
Beechwood Park, Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, TQ7 4BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Loddiswell Primary School is a primary school in Kingsbridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 4th of 8 primary schools in Kingsbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 October 2012, report published 19 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 March 2023
Pupils at Loddiswell Primary School are 'kind, safe and responsible'. They know and follow their school rules. Pupils show respect to adults and their peers. They enjoy the 'warm fuzzies' that they receive to put into their class reward jar. Pupils vote for their class rewards and look forward to them. They are happy to come to school. Pupils know that staff listen to them. For example, when prompted by pupils, leaders invested in new play equipment to support lunchtimes. Pupils play with this equipment responsibly. They say that bullying is unlikely to happen. Pupils are confident that their trusted adults would sort out any incidents or worries quickly. This helps them to feel safe. Leaders enrich the curriculum with a wide range of opportunities. Pupils value the responsibilities they have as school councillors and eco club members. They make a positive contribution to their local community and more widely. For example, pupils support a range of charities through their fundraising work. Pupils enjoy the visits that link to their learning. For example, pupils undertake regular fieldwork in geography and visit local museums. Some pupils participate in a local music festival. Many pupils attend extra-curricular clubs, such as archery, multi-skills, choir and typing club.
What the school should improve
- In the early years, leaders have not considered carefully enough how the curriculum is sequenced from children's starting points. This means that sometimes children's learning does not build on what they already know or prepare them for what comes next. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum in the early years is clearly sequenced and fully implemented from pre-school to the Reception Year, so that children are supported to learn well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
118 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Loddiswell Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
| Kingsbridge Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 61% met the expected standard |
| East Allington Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| West Alvington Church of England Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Charleton Church of England Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucinda Kirkham
- Phone
- 01548550295
- Address
- Beechwood Park, Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, TQ7 4BY
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113207
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.