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Halberton Primary School

Mid Devon, EX16 7ATPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#904 of 13,686 nationally

About Halberton Primary School

Halberton Primary School is a state primary in Mid Devon that is currently running well above its official capacity, with 105 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 91. That oversubscription is no accident: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 28 applications for just 21 places, with 18 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.33. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage, with 24.8% of children eligible for free school meals — significantly higher than the national primary average of around 23% and well above the Devon local authority average, which tends to sit closer to 16-17%. This suggests a school that serves a genuine cross-section of its local community, not a narrow demographic. The headteacher is Steven Badcott, and the school has no religious character, so it draws families purely on its reputation and location rather than any faith-based admissions criteria.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Path, Tiverton, Mid Devon, EX16 7AT
HeadteacherSteven Badcott
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils105
Free School Meals (FSM)24.8%
School Capacity105 / 91 (115% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallMusic RoomsArt StudiosGymnasiumSensory RoomSports HallICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballGymnasticsCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Halberton 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.