Drake's Church of England Primary School
42%
Capacity
42
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Drake's Church of England Primary School
Drake's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 42 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (42% of 101 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Drake's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Peter Halford, it falls under Devon local authority.
Drake's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 8 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia). Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Drake's Church of England Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Drama, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Drake's Church of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Middle Street, Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, EX9 7DQ |
| Headteacher | Peter Halford |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 42 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.3% |
| School Capacity | 42 / 101 (42% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 May 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
14
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Middle Street, Budleigh Salterton
East Devon, EX9 7DQ
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