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Payhembury Church of England Primary School

East Devon, EX14 3HTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#5,618
of 13,686 nationally

About Payhembury Church of England Primary School

Payhembury Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the Devon local authority, serving 100 pupils aged 4 to 11 in the East Devon area. Within Devon’s primary schools, it ranks 70th out of 309, placing it comfortably in the top quarter of the county. Among its immediate peers in the local landscape, the top performers are Stockland Church of England Primary Academy and Upottery Primary School, both with perfect ranking scores, followed by Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School on 94. Payhembury’s own ranking score of 67 reflects solid, consistent performance. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher Penny Hammett. It is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 15 applications for 8 places and all 8 first-preference offers taken up, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, particularly among families who value its small size and faith-based setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPayhembury, Devon County Council, Exeter, East Devon, EX14 3HT
HeadteacherPenny Hammett
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils100
Free School Meals (FSM)3.0%
School Capacity100 / 105 (95% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Latest monitoring visit (14 Dec 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteDining HallForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballAthleticsRoundersDanceSwimmingTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: payhemburyprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Payhembury Church of England Primary School

Payhembury Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.