Ofsted school ratings in Devon
In Devon (South West), 138 of 172 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 80.2%. That is 6.9 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 80.2%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 135
- Requires improvement
- 31
- Inadequate
- 3
- Graded schools
- 172
- rank 124/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Devon (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Devon | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 1.7% |
| Good | 135 | 78.5% |
| Requires improvement | 31 | 18.0% |
| Inadequate | 3 | 1.7% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Devon
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2 | 112 | 25 | 3 | 80.3% |
| Secondary | 1 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 77.3% |
| Special | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Devon are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 138 of 172 graded state-funded schools in Devon hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 80.2%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Devon have?
- Devon has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 135 rated Good, out of 172 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Devon?
- 3 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Devon, and 31 rated Requires improvement, out of 172 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Devon?
- By phase in Devon: 80.3% of 142 primary schools; 77.3% of 22 secondary schools; 85.7% of 7 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Devon compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Devon ranks 124 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 80.2% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.