Woolsery Primary School
Woolsery, Bideford, EX39 5QSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woolsery Primary School is a primary school in Bideford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 9th of 12 primary schools in Bideford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2023, report published 21 May 2023
- 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 21 March 2023
Pupils talk about how much they love coming to school. They have positive attitudes to learning and value the family ethos that leaders create. Pupils feel safe. They conduct themselves well. Pupils say that staff are quick to address any behaviour that disturbs their learning. Pupils meet the high expectations staff have because they know staff want the very best for them, academically and in their wider development. Pupils are kind and friendly. They support and encourage each other. Staff model how to show consideration for the needs of others. Pupils aim to do this and make sure everyone feels part of the 'family'. Many parents and carers recognise and appreciate this. They commend the care and nurture that staff provide so that their children are ready to learn. Pupils have no concerns about bullying. They say everyone gets on well. Pupils have confidence that staff will respond quickly to any worries they share. Pupils have a variety of opportunities to develop their independence and resilience. They value the responsibilities they hold, such as pupil voice representatives, 'sports crew' and 'reading monitors'. These roles strengthen pupils' character in their active participation as members of the school community.
What the school should improve
- Governors have not focused enough attention on the quality of education across the wider curriculum. As a result, they are not able to hold leaders to account effectively. Leaders, including those responsible for governance, must prioritise the development of the wider curriculum to ensure that the necessary improvements bring it in line with other subjects where pupils learn more successfully.
- Some subject leaders do not have a fully accurate and informed overview of their areas of responsibility. Consequently, pupils do not know and remember more in parts of the curriculum. Senior leaders should ensure that they provide the necessary support to subject leaders to increase their expertise so that pupils learn more successfully.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
108 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Woolsery Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkham Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Bradworthy Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 74% met the expected standard |
| Hartland Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Buckland Brewer Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 33% met the expected standard |
| St Helen's Church of England School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matt Cole
- Phone
- 01237431307
- Address
- Woolsery, Bideford, EX39 5QS
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113176
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.