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Honiton Primary School

East Devon, EX14 1QFPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
55 1st-choice / 56 places
Ranking
#5,110
of 13,686 nationally

About Honiton Primary School

Honiton Primary School is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. With 417 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is running almost full, and its admission data for the 2025/26 intake confirms strong demand: 81 applications were received for just 56 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.45. Of those applicants, 55 put Honiton as their first preference, and 55 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who wanted it most got a place, but late applicants would have struggled. The school serves a notably diverse intake in terms of disadvantage: 38.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly higher than the national average of around 23% for primary schools, placing Honiton well above the typical level of deprivation for its local authority. This context matters when interpreting its academic results, as schools with higher FSM rates often face additional challenges.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClapper Lane, Honiton, East Devon, EX14 1QF
HeadteacherChristopher Tribble
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils417
Free School Meals (FSM)38.2%
School Capacity417 / 420 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2023
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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, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsFootballNetballDanceGymnasticsTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingGardeningBook ClubEco ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Honiton 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.