Littletown Primary Academy
95%
Capacity
431
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Littletown Primary Academy
Littletown Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 431 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 454 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Littletown Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Perkins, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9169th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 44 in East Devon.
Littletown Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 54 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
Littletown Primary Academy has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Littletown Primary Academy include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Science Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Littletown 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Honiton Bottom Road, Honiton, East Devon, EX14 2EG |
| Headteacher | David Perkins |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 431 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.7% |
| School Capacity | 431 / 454 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9169th of 13,686
Nationally
888th of 1,469
In South West
24th of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
56%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
80
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Honiton Bottom Road, Honiton
East Devon, EX14 2EG
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