Bampton Church of England Primary School
76%
Capacity
114
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Bampton Church of England Primary School
Bampton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 114 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bampton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucilla Newman, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12233rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 35 in Mid Devon.
Bampton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 12 applications for 10 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bampton Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Football, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Devon, Bampton 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Close, Tiverton, Mid Devon, EX16 9NW |
| Headteacher | Lucilla Newman |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 114 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.2% |
| School Capacity | 114 / 150 (76% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)
12233rd of 13,686
Nationally
1266th of 1,469
In South West
29th of 35
In Mid Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
42%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
42%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
12
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (83% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Close, Tiverton
Mid Devon, EX16 9NW
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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