Best 3 Primary schools in Buckfastleigh – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Buckfastleigh Primary School (Primary) in Buckfastleigh; St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast (Primary) in Buckfastleigh — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Buckfastleigh Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Buckfastleigh, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Buckfastleigh Primary School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Buckfastleigh Primary School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as Westcountry Schools Trust and PLYMOUTH CAST.

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Attribute	Buckfastleigh Primary School TQ11 0DD	St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast TQ11 0EA
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0DD	Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0EA
Latest Ofsted	2 13 Mar 2024	2 28 Nov 2016
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	280	110
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Westcountry Schools Trust	PLYMOUTH CAST
Website	www.buckfastleigh.devon.sch.uk	www.st-marysrc.devon.sch.uk
Telephone	01364643304	01364642389
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Buckfastleigh Primary School

TQ11 0DD

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0DD
Ofsted: 2 13 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westcountry Schools Trust
Website: www.buckfastleigh.devon.sch.uk
Telephone: 01364643304

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast

TQ11 0EA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0EA
Ofsted: 2 28 Nov 2016
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: PLYMOUTH CAST
Website: www.st-marysrc.devon.sch.uk
Telephone: 01364642389

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.