Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School

About Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School

Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School sits within Devon local authority, a Church of England state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11. Among the 309 primary schools in the LA, the top-ranked peers are Stockland Church of England Primary Academy and Upottery Primary School, both with a perfect ranking score of 100, followed by Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School at 94. Lady Modiford's is a very small school, with just 8 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, and half of its students are eligible for free school meals. Headteacher Suzy Dyter leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted across both its most recent inspections. In its February 2025 ungraded inspection, Ofsted confirmed that standards were maintained, and the school continues to be rated Good overall, with Good marks for early years provision, leadership and management, and the quality of education.

Academically, the school's most recent graded inspection in July 2019 gave it a Good overall effectiveness rating, with Good for early years provision, leadership and management, and quality of education. The previous graded inspection in June 2016 also rated the school Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and early years provision, though the early years provision was graded as Requires Improvement at that time. The school does not have published Key Stage 2 SATs results in the available data, so it is not possible to compare its performance against the Devon LA average of 57% for expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The school has no sixth form provision and no nursery provision, focusing entirely on primary-age children. Its small size means that class sizes are very small, which can allow for significant individual attention, though the data does not provide specific pupil-teacher ratios.

The school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, ICT suite, dining hall, sports hall, outdoor playground, gymnasium and a chapel. Sports on offer include athletics, cricket, tennis, swimming and gymnastics, and there are clubs for drama, book club and choir. The school has a specific SEND provision for social, emotional and mental health needs. With only 8 pupils against a capacity of 105, the school is significantly undersubscribed, meaning it is likely to have places available for families moving into the area. This is a school that would suit parents looking for a very small, Church of England primary with a strong pastoral focus, particularly for children who may benefit from a calm, low-stimulus environment with dedicated SEND support for social and emotional needs.

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