Holywell Church of England School
78%
Capacity
84
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Holywell Church of England School
Holywell Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Devon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 84 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Holywell Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Robinne Lowrey, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6083rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 31 in North Devon.
Holywell Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 8 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holywell Church of England School include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Football, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Devon, Holywell Church of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Tawstock, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 3HZ |
| Headteacher | Robinne Lowrey |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 84 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.2% |
| School Capacity | 84 / 108 (78% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6083rd of 13,686
Nationally
561st of 1,469
In South West
10th of 31
In North Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
14
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tawstock, Barnstaple
North Devon, EX31 3HZ
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