Beer Church of England Primary School
75%
Capacity
84
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Beer Church of England Primary School
Beer 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 84 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Beer Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Porter, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2574th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 44 in East Devon.
Beer Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 13 applications for 7 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 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 Beer Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics, Dance, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Film Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Beer 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 | Mare Lane, Seaton, East Devon, EX12 3NB |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Porter |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 84 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.7% |
| School Capacity | 84 / 112 (75% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2574th of 13,686
Nationally
211th of 1,469
In South West
5th of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
75%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
13
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mare Lane, Seaton
East Devon, EX12 3NB
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