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Devonshire Primary School

Sutton, SM2 5JLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
94 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
#9,370
of 13,686 nationally

About Devonshire Primary School

Devonshire Primary School sits within the London borough of Sutton, a local authority with a strong reputation for primary education. Among the 42 state primary schools in Sutton, Devonshire ranks 27th based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The top-performing peers in the borough include Cheam Fields Primary Academy, Westbourne Primary School and Cheam Common Junior Academy, all of which score higher on the same metric. Devonshire is a larger-than-average primary, with 679 pupils on roll against a capacity of 630, and it offers nursery provision for children from age three. The school is non-denominational and mixed, with a headteacher, Fiona Oastler, who has been in post since at least the most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025. The school’s most recent graded inspection confirmed a Good rating across all areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDevonshire Avenue, Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5JL
HeadteacherFiona Oastler
Local AuthoritySutton
Number of Pupils679
Free School Meals (FSM)27.3%
School Capacity679 / 630 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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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, 5 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsSports HallDining HallLibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisRoundersAthleticsSwimmingCross CountryGymnasticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Devonshire Primary School

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