Otterton Church of England Primary School
60%
Capacity
50
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Otterton Church of England Primary School
Otterton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 50 pupils on roll, operating at 60% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Otterton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anne Pelosi, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13680th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 44 in East Devon.
Otterton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 7 applications for 2 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 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, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Otterton Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Library, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cross Country, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Otterton 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Hill, Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, EX9 7HU |
| Headteacher | Anne Pelosi |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 50 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.1% |
| School Capacity | 50 / 84 (60% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (0%)
13680th of 13,686
Nationally
1467th of 1,469
In South West
44th of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
0%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
0%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
7
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Hill, Budleigh Salterton
East Devon, EX9 7HU
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