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Copplestone Primary School

Mid Devon, EX17 5NXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#11,864
of 13,686 nationally

About Copplestone Primary School

Copplestone Primary School is a state primary in Mid Devon, Devon, with a noticeably smaller pupil roll than its physical capacity suggests. The school currently has 136 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it is operating at roughly 65% of its maximum. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Despite this spare capacity, the school was oversubscribed for Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round, receiving 19 applications for 16 places and making offers to all 16 first-preference applicants. That oversubscription ratio of 1.19 is modest but does indicate that local families are actively choosing Copplestone over other options in the area. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves children from age 4 to 11, with no nursery provision and no sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBewsley Hill, Crediton, Mid Devon, EX17 5NX
HeadteacherTara Penny
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils136
Free School Meals (FSM)21.3%
School Capacity136 / 210 (65% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsLibraryArt StudiosICT SuiteGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisAthleticsRoundersSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

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