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Rackenford Church of England Primary School

Rackenford Church of England Primary School

North Devon, EX16 8DUPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

N/A

Capacity

55

Pupils

1.3x

Demand

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRackenford, Tiverton, North Devon, EX16 8DU
HeadteacherEmily Budden
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils55
Free School Meals (FSM)3.6%

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (24 Jan 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsFootballCricketTennisNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChoirArt ClubGardening

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

6

Applications

8

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rackenford Church of England Primary School

Rackenford 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

01884881354www.rackenford-primary.devon.sch.uk

Rackenford, Tiverton

North Devon, EX16 8DU

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Rackenford, Tiverton

North Devon, EX16 8DU

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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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