Beer Church of England Primary School
About Beer Church of England Primary School
Beer Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Devon, sitting within the East Devon local authority area. Among the 44 primary schools in East Devon, it ranks 5th, placing it comfortably in the top 25% nationally for its key stage 2 expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Its closest performing peers in the local authority are Stockland Church of England Primary Academy, Upottery Primary School, and Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School, all of which share a similar rural, church-affiliated character. With just 84 pupils on roll against a capacity of 112, the school is noticeably undersubscribed in terms of overall numbers, though it was oversubscribed for its 2025/26 reception intake, receiving 13 applications for 7 places. This suggests a strong local reputation, particularly among families who secure a place as a first preference. The school is led by headteacher Rebecca Porter and serves children aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England religious character that shapes its identity.
Key Details
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Source: beer-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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