Shaldon Primary School

About Shaldon Primary School

Shaldon Primary School is a state primary in Teignbridge, Devon, that currently educates 200 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it is very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13 per cent, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent local intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 57 applications for just 25 places, making it oversubscribed by more than two to one. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but with a first-preference count of exactly 25, the school is clearly a popular first choice among local families. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery provision or sixth form.

Academically, Shaldon Primary is a standout performer. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024, inspectors awarded the top grade of Outstanding across every category judged: quality of education, early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The school’s previous inspection in 2014 also rated it Outstanding overall. At Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, 87 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Devon local authority average of 57 per cent. The school ranks 2nd out of 43 primary schools in Teignbridge and 563rd nationally out of 13,686, placing it in the top 5 per cent of schools across England. Average scores in reading (109) and maths (108) are strong, and 23 per cent of pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a gymnasium, outdoor playground, ICT suite, art studios, music rooms, forest school and a dining hall. Sports provision covers rounders, football, tennis, athletics, cricket and gymnastics, while clubs include art, film and chess. SEND support is available for specific learning difficulties (dyslexia), social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication difficulties. Parent View responses from 73 families between September 2024 and September 2025 show high satisfaction overall, with 78 per cent saying they would recommend the school. However, there are some areas of concern: 29 per cent of respondents disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need, and 14 per cent disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly. This school will particularly suit families who value strong academic outcomes and a well-resourced environment, but those with children requiring SEND support may wish to investigate further.

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