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Burlescombe Church of England Primary School

Mid Devon, EX16 7JHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
#12,931
of 13,686 nationally

About Burlescombe Church of England Primary School

Burlescombe Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the Devon local authority, serving just 46 pupils from ages 4 to 11. It sits in the Mid Devon borough and, within the local ranking of primary schools, it places 220th out of 309 schools of the same type. That puts it in the bottom half of the league table locally, with a ranking score of 36 out of a possible 100. For context, the top-performing peers in the same authority include Stockland Church of England Primary Academy and Upottery Primary School, both scoring a perfect 100, and Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School at 94. The school is led by headteacher Kirsty Page and has a Church of England religious character. It is not oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it offered 4 places, received 4 total applications, and made 3 first-preference offers, suggesting it is a realistic option for families in the area who want a small, faith-based setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressStation Road, Tiverton, Mid Devon, EX16 7JH
HeadteacherKirsty Page
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils46
Free School Meals (FSM)28.3%
School Capacity46 / 84 (55% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumSports HallSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryRoundersSwimmingGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubGardeningArt ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burlescombe Church of England Primary School

Burlescombe Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.