What did Ofsted judge Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School has 416 pupils on roll.

What ages does Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School take?

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

How do I apply to Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?

When Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]; 3. Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils o… — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Tiebreaker – to prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school and then, b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used. Children who are Looked After by or provided with accommodation in the exercise of its functions (see the Children.

What is the largest ethnic background at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.3% of pupils at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

Last distance offered at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]
3Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils o… — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Priority will next be given to other children living within the catchment area — Priority will next be given to other children living within the catchment area.
5Priority will next be given to children living outside the catchment area, who are siblings of pupils on roll at this sc… — Priority will next be given to children living outside the catchment area, who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
6Priority will next be given to children who regularly attend (or whose parents regularly attend) a Christian church. [Th… — Priority will next be given to children who regularly attend (or whose parents regularly attend) a Christian church. [The applicant must complete a Faith Supplementary Information Form verified by a church priest or minister.]
7Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two year… — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage.
8Priority will next be given to other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: Tiebreaker – to prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school and then, b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used. Children who are Looked After by or provided with accommodation in the exercise of its functions (see the Children

Devon County Council (school-published policy) is the admission authority for this school and determines its arrangements; Devon County Council coordinates applications. The policy gives priority to children living in the school’s catchment area, and prints the map inside the document.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?: Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School has 416 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School take?: Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School located?: Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is located in Plymouth, PL6 7JW, Devon.
How do I apply to Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?: Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?: When Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]; 3. Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils o… — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Tiebreaker – to prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school and then, b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used. Children who are Looked After by or provided with accommodation in the exercise of its functions (see the Children.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.3% of pupils at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]
3Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils o… — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Priority will next be given to other children living within the catchment area — Priority will next be given to other children living within the catchment area.
5Priority will next be given to children living outside the catchment area, who are siblings of pupils on roll at this sc… — Priority will next be given to children living outside the catchment area, who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
6Priority will next be given to children who regularly attend (or whose parents regularly attend) a Christian church. [Th… — Priority will next be given to children who regularly attend (or whose parents regularly attend) a Christian church. [The applicant must complete a Faith Supplementary Information Form verified by a church priest or minister.]
7Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two year… — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage.
8Priority will next be given to other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?: Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School has 416 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School take?: Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School located?: Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is located in Plymouth, PL6 7JW, Devon.
How do I apply to Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?: Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?: When Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]; 3. Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils o… — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Tiebreaker – to prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school and then, b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used. Children who are Looked After by or provided with accommodation in the exercise of its functions (see the Children.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.3% of pupils at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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High 5 Breakfast & AfterSchool Club Bickleigh Down Primary

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Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Tor Bridge High

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Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

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Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School: key facts

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Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

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How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School: key facts

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On-site nursery & childcare

Where children go next

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