Burlescombe Church of England Primary School
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.
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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
18 Jun 2025From 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
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.
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