Feniton Church of England Primary School
113%
Capacity
237
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Feniton Church of England Primary School
Feniton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 237 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Feniton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Fulford, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9959th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 44 in East Devon.
Feniton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 19 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Feniton Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Dance, Tennis, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Feniton 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Station Road, Honiton, East Devon, EX14 3EA |
| Headteacher | Amanda Fulford |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.2% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 210 (113% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9959th of 13,686
Nationally
972nd of 1,469
In South West
25th of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
53%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Honiton
East Devon, EX14 3EA
Journey to School
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