Hawkchurch Church of England School

About Hawkchurch Church of England School

Hawkchurch Church of England School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025, a rating it has held consistently across both its graded inspections. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 reading results: every single pupil met the expected standard, and 44% achieved the higher standard. That reading figure is notably strong, though the combined reading, writing and maths expected standard sits at 56%, just a whisker below the Devon local authority average of 57%. In maths, 67% of pupils reached the expected standard with an average score of 101, while 89% hit the expected standard in writing. Nationally, the school ranks in the bottom half on its combined score, but the reading data suggests a real strength in literacy that parents of younger children may find reassuring.

The school is small, with just 39 pupils on roll against a capacity of 56, and a high proportion — 36.8% — are eligible for free school meals. Ofsted’s breakdown awarded Good marks across the board: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management all scored 2. The early years provision was also rated Good. Parent View responses, based on 24 respondents, show strong overall satisfaction: 88% would recommend the school. However, there are some notable splits — 25% of parents disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need, and 29% disagreed that their child can take part in clubs and activities. On the positive side, 92% of parents felt bullying was not applicable, and 87% agreed their child is happy at the school.

Hawkchurch offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, forest school, gymnasium, music rooms and a chapel, plus sports such as swimming, tennis, cross country and gymnastics. Clubs include drama, choir, art, eco and chess. The school’s SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication, physical disability and other difficulties. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed: 10 applications for 6 places, with all 6 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This is a Church of England primary with nursery provision, suited to families in the East Devon area who value a small, village-school setting with strong reading outcomes and a clear pastoral focus, though those prioritising wider extracurricular access may want to investigate further.

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