Payhembury Church of England Primary School
95%
Capacity
100
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Payhembury Church of England Primary School
Payhembury 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 100 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Payhembury Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Penny Hammett, 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 5618th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 44 in East Devon.
Payhembury Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 8 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Payhembury Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Rounders, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Payhembury 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 | Payhembury, Devon County Council, Exeter, East Devon, EX14 3HT |
| Headteacher | Penny Hammett |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 100 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.0% |
| School Capacity | 100 / 105 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Dec 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5618th of 13,686
Nationally
517th of 1,469
In South West
14th 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
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
15
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Payhembury Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Payhembury, Devon County Council, Exeter
East Devon, EX14 3HT
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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