Offwell Church of England Primary School
74%
Capacity
77
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Offwell Church of England Primary School
Offwell Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 77 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Offwell Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lorna Legg, 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 5118th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 44 in East Devon.
Offwell Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 12 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Offwell Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Dance, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Offwell 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 | Offwell, Honiton, East Devon, EX14 9SA |
| Headteacher | Lorna Legg |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 77 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.7% |
| School Capacity | 77 / 104 (74% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5118th of 13,686
Nationally
463rd of 1,469
In South West
13th of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Offwell, Honiton
East Devon, EX14 9SA
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