Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
170
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School
Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 170 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 175 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Danielle Joyce, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5442nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 35 in Mid Devon.
Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 25 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Dance, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Devon, Kentisbeare Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Fore Street, Cullompton, Mid Devon, EX15 2AD |
| Headteacher | Danielle Joyce |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 170 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.3% |
| School Capacity | 170 / 175 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Dec 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5442nd of 13,686
Nationally
503rd of 1,469
In South West
10th of 35
In Mid Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
67%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fore Street, Cullompton
Mid Devon, EX15 2AD
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