Rackenford Church of England Primary School
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Pupils
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About Rackenford Church of England Primary School
Rackenford Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 55 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has rated Rackenford Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Budden, it falls under Devon local authority.
Rackenford Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 8 applications for 6 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
Rackenford Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.7/5 from 8 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 Rackenford Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cricket, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Choir, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Devon, Rackenford 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 | Rackenford, Tiverton, North Devon, EX16 8DU |
| Headteacher | Emily Budden |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 55 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.6% |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
8
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rackenford, Tiverton
North Devon, EX16 8DU
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