Hennock Community Primary School

About Hennock Community Primary School

Parents considering Hennock Community Primary School will find a small, popular village school with a clear vote of confidence from local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 12 applications for just 9 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.33 applicants per place. All 9 first-preference offers were taken up, suggesting that those who live closest or prioritise the school are rarely disappointed. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in June 2024, confirmed it remains a Good school, though inspectors noted some concerns that will be followed up. This marks a significant improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2015, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. Leadership and management, along with early years provision, were both judged Good at that time, and the school has held its Good rating across both its recent inspections.

Academically, the picture is mixed but improving. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 40% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the Devon local authority average of 57%. However, the school’s reading scores are a clear strength: 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, and 50% achieved a higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. Maths was weaker, with 50% at expected and 20% at a higher level, though the average maths score of 104 is still above the national baseline of 100. Writing was the weakest area, with 60% at expected and no pupils reaching the higher standard. The school ranks 37th out of 43 primary schools in Teignbridge on the combined measure, placing it in the bottom half locally, but the strong reading results suggest targeted support in maths and writing could shift that position.

The school offers a practical, well-equipped environment for its 59 pupils, with facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, music rooms, a sensory room and a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, athletics, rounders and dance, while clubs extend to drama, coding, chess and choir. SEND support is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and hearing and visual impairments. With a nursery on site for children from age two, it suits families looking for a single, small-setting primary journey from early years through to Year 6. The school’s oversubscribed status means parents should apply early and live within the catchment area to maximise their chances of a place. It is a good fit for families who value a close-knit community feel and strong reading outcomes, and who are comfortable with a school that is actively working to improve its maths and writing results.

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