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Beer Church of England Primary School

East Devon, EX12 3NBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2574 of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMare Lane, Seaton, East Devon, EX12 3NB
HeadteacherRebecca Porter
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils84
Free School Meals (FSM)10.7%
School Capacity84 / 112 (75% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirBook ClubFilm ClubScience ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

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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Beer Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.