Ottery St Mary Primary School
100%
Capacity
422
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Ottery St Mary Primary School
Ottery St Mary Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 422 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Ottery St Mary Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Gilronan, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10230th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 44 in East Devon.
Ottery St Mary Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 60 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ottery St Mary Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Dance, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Ottery St Mary 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Longdogs Lane, Ottery St Mary, East Devon, EX11 1HY |
| Headteacher | Mark Gilronan |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 422 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.7% |
| School Capacity | 422 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10230th of 13,686
Nationally
1002nd of 1,469
In South West
26th of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
52%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
86
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (74% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Longdogs Lane, Ottery St Mary
East Devon, EX11 1HY
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