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Drake's Church of England Primary School

East Devon, EX9 7DQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Drake's Church of England Primary School

Drake's Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Devon, serving just 42 pupils against a capacity of 101. It sits within a competitive local landscape of 309 primary schools in the authority, where only five hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Among its top-performing peers in the area are Stockland Church of England Primary Academy and Upottery Primary School, both of which achieved the highest possible ranking score of 100, alongside Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School at 94. Drake's Church of England Primary School itself was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 14 applications for just 8 places, with all 8 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This suggests a strong local reputation, particularly among families who prioritise its Church of England character and its nursery provision for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMiddle Street, Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, EX9 7DQ
HeadteacherPeter Halford
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils42
Free School Meals (FSM)29.3%
School Capacity42 / 101 (42% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 May 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSports HallDining HallForest SchoolICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketSwimmingAthleticsDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingDramaEco ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

Dyslexia

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:35

After-school care

15:35-17:00

Source: drakes.thelink.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drake's Church of England Primary School

Drake's Church of England 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.