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Highampton Community Primary School

West Devon, EX21 5LEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Highampton Community Primary School

Highampton Community Primary School is a small state primary in West Devon, currently operating at just over half its capacity with 27 pupils against a school capacity of 53. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.2%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Despite its size, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 7 applications for 5 total places, with all 5 first-preference applicants receiving offers. The oversubscription ratio of 1.4 indicates that the school is a popular choice among local families, even though it is not yet full to capacity. This combination of high FSM eligibility and oversubscription suggests a school that is both inclusive and well-regarded within its immediate catchment area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHighampton, Beaworthy, West Devon, EX21 5LE
HeadteacherGareth Bridge
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils27
Free School Meals (FSM)22.2%
School Capacity27 / 53 (51% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryArt StudiosSports HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersFootballDanceAthleticsTennisCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirScience ClubFilm ClubDramaBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:25

Source: highampton-primary.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Highampton Community 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.