Awliscombe Church of England Primary School
88%
Capacity
92
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Awliscombe Church of England Primary School
Awliscombe Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 92 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Awliscombe Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Penny Hammett, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11807th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 44 in East Devon.
Awliscombe Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 11 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Awliscombe Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cricket, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Choir, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Awliscombe Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Awliscombe, Honiton, East Devon, EX14 3PJ |
| Headteacher | Penny Hammett |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 92 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.0% |
| School Capacity | 92 / 105 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11807th of 13,686
Nationally
1182nd of 1,469
In South West
35th of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
44%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
19
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Awliscombe, Honiton
East Devon, EX14 3PJ
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