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Plymtree Church of England Primary School

Plymtree Church of England Primary School

East Devon, EX15 2JUPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPlymtree, Cullompton, East Devon, EX15 2JU
HeadteacherEmma Postlethwaite
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils54
Free School Meals (FSM)25.9%
School Capacity54 / 105 (51% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (26 Mar 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

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

Top 99%

1447th of 1,469

In South West

Top 99%

41st of 44

In East Devon

Top 93%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

22%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 101
Expected:56%
Higher:0%
Writing
Expected:33%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 99
Expected:56%
Higher:0%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -3%

'22/23

25%

'23/24

22%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingDanceAthleticsTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

7

Applications

9

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Plymtree Church of England Primary School

Plymtree 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.

Contact Information

01884277294www.plymtree-primary.devon.sch.uk

Plymtree, Cullompton

East Devon, EX15 2JU

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Plymtree, Cullompton

East Devon, EX15 2JU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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