Christow Primary School
78%
Capacity
94
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Christow Primary School
Christow Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Teignbridge community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 94 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christow Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Yeo, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4371st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 43 in Teignbridge.
Christow Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 13 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christow Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Teignbridge, Christow 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Dry Lane, Exeter, Teignbridge, EX6 7PE |
| Headteacher | Amy Yeo |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 94 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.7% |
| School Capacity | 94 / 120 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Mar 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4371st of 13,686
Nationally
369th of 1,469
In South West
11th of 43
In Teignbridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
30%
Higher Standard
'22/23
100%
'23/24
70%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
16
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (94% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dry Lane, Exeter
Teignbridge, EX6 7PE
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