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Colyton Primary Academy

East Devon, EX24 6NUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
#8,469
of 13,686 nationally

About Colyton Primary Academy

Colyton Primary Academy sits right on the Devon local authority average for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, with 58% hitting that benchmark against the LA average of 57%. That places it in the middle of the pack locally — ranked 123rd out of 309 primary schools in the county — and nationally it falls in the 62nd percentile. Where the school really stands out is in its recent Ofsted journey. In its 2019 inspection it was rated Inadequate across the board, but the most recent graded inspection in October 2024 saw it jump to Good in every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. That's a significant turnaround, and the parent view backs it up — 97% of the 35 respondents would recommend the school, with 74% strongly agreeing their child is happy there.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Butts, Colyton, East Devon, EX24 6NU
HeadteacherAerfen Mills
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils139
Free School Meals (FSM)22.3%
School Capacity139 / 175 (79% full)

The full report on this school

What 35 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballGymnasticsCricketSwimmingAthleticsDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colyton Primary Academy

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