Plymtree Church of England Primary School
51%
Capacity
54
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Plymtree Church of England Primary School
Plymtree 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 54 pupils on roll, operating at 51% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Plymtree Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Postlethwaite, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 22% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13522nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 44 in East Devon.
Plymtree Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 9 applications for 7 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
Plymtree Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 6 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Plymtree Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Plymtree 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 | Plymtree, Cullompton, East Devon, EX15 2JU |
| Headteacher | Emma Postlethwaite |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 54 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.9% |
| School Capacity | 54 / 105 (51% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (22%)
13522nd of 13,686
Nationally
1447th of 1,469
In South West
41st of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
22%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
25%
'23/24
22%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
9
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Plymtree, Cullompton
East Devon, EX15 2JU
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