Branscombe Church of England Primary School
19%
Capacity
13
Pupils
1.0x
Demand
About Branscombe Church of England Primary School
Branscombe Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 13 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (19% of 70 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Branscombe Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sam Butler, it falls under Devon local authority.
The school has 1 places available and received 1 applications, meaning most applicants are likely to secure a place.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Branscombe Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Gymnastics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Coding, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Branscombe 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 | Branscombe, Seaton, East Devon, EX12 3DA |
| Headteacher | Sam Butler |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 13 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.4% |
| School Capacity | 13 / 70 (19% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Feb 2023): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/261
1
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
1 families put this school as their 1st choice (100% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Branscombe, Seaton
East Devon, EX12 3DA
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