Farway Church of England Primary School
64%
Capacity
36
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Farway Church of England Primary School
Farway Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 36 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Farway Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sam Butler, it falls under Devon local authority.
Farway Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 4 applications for 3 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Farway Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Gardening, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Farway 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Green, Colyton, East Devon, EX24 6EQ |
| Headteacher | Sam Butler |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 36 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.0% |
| School Capacity | 36 / 56 (64% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2024. 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
4
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Green, Colyton
East Devon, EX24 6EQ
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