East Worlington Primary School
81%
Capacity
57
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About East Worlington Primary School
East Worlington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 57 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 70 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated East Worlington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Healey, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10885th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 31 in North Devon.
East Worlington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 8 applications for 4 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
East Worlington Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Physical Disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at East Worlington Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Library, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Athletics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Coding, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Devon, East Worlington 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | East Worlington, Crediton, North Devon, EX17 4TS |
| Headteacher | Sarah Healey |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 57 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.0% |
| School Capacity | 57 / 70 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10885th of 13,686
Nationally
1076th of 1,469
In South West
24th of 31
In North Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
8
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
East Worlington, Crediton
North Devon, EX17 4TS
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