Lamerton CofE Primary Academy
89%
Capacity
50
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About Lamerton CofE Primary Academy
Lamerton CofE Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 50 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 56 places).
Ofsted has rated Lamerton CofE Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melody Sterry, it falls under Devon local authority.
Lamerton CofE Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 8 applications for 2 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Physical Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lamerton CofE Primary Academy include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Netball, Rounders, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Devon, Lamerton CofE Primary Academy 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 | Lamerton, Tavistock, West Devon, PL19 8RJ |
| Headteacher | Melody Sterry |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 50 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.0% |
| School Capacity | 50 / 56 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2017Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
8
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lamerton, Tavistock
West Devon, PL19 8RJ
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