Highampton Community Primary School
51%
Capacity
27
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Highampton Community Primary School
Highampton Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 27 pupils on roll, operating at 51% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Highampton Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gareth Bridge, it falls under Devon local authority.
Highampton Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 7 applications for 5 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Highampton Community Primary School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Dance, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Choir, Science Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Devon, Highampton Community 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Highampton, Beaworthy, West Devon, EX21 5LE |
| Headteacher | Gareth Bridge |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 27 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.2% |
| School Capacity | 27 / 53 (51% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
7
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Highampton, Beaworthy
West Devon, EX21 5LE
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