Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School

About Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School

Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School is a small village school in the South Hams area of Devon, and the numbers suggest it is a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed, with 12 applications for just 9 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.33. All 9 first-preference applicants received an offer, which indicates that while demand is healthy, those who put it first are likely to secure a spot. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher Lauren Stallard. With 78 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, there is some room for growth, and the school serves a community where 20.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average for primary schools.

Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 confirmed it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its previous inspections. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the Devon local authority average of 57%. Reading was a particular strength, with every pupil reaching the expected standard and 13% achieving a higher score. Maths also performed well, with 88% meeting expectations and an average score of 104. However, no pupils reached the higher standard in maths or writing, and the school’s progress scores for reading, writing and maths are not available in the data. Nationally, the school ranks in the 49th percentile for its combined expected standard, placing it in the middle of the pack.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for its size, including a sports hall, playing fields, a library, music and art studios, a sensory room, and a forest school. Clubs include Book Club, Science Club, Film Club and Eco Club, while sports on offer are gymnastics, netball, tennis, dance and rounders. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists a broad set of SEND provisions, covering dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autism, physical disabilities and social, emotional and mental health support. This is a small, community-focused primary with a Church of England ethos, and its oversubscription suggests it is well-regarded locally. It would suit families who value a village setting, strong reading outcomes, and a school that is proactive about supporting a wide range of learning needs.

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