West Croft School
Primary school in Bideford, Devon. Report card, May 2026: 1 needs attention, 6 urgent improvement. Special measures.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 19 May 2026, report published 13 September 2026.
Special measures. Ofsted has placed the school in a category of concern, so it will be monitored and visited again.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Urgent improvement | 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Urgent improvement | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Urgent improvement | 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention | 4% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Urgent improvement | under 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Urgent improvement | under 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
- Urgent improvement
- Serious weaknesses that need to be put right quickly.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around May 2030
The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.9 milesSt Mary's CofE Primary School
School remains Good (Mar 2023)
- 0.9 milesEast-the-Water Community Primary School
School remains Good (May 2023)
- 1.5 milesSt Helen's Church of England School
School remains Good (Nov 2022)
- 2.1 milesSt Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Requires improvement (Mar 2020)
- 2.2 milesSt George's CofE Infant and Nursery School
Report card, Nov 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.