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Sidbury Church of England Primary School

East Devon, EX10 0SBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#4,123
of 13,686 nationally

About Sidbury Church of England Primary School

Sidbury Church of England Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 100% of first-preference applicants receiving an offer for the 2025/26 academic year. The school received 23 applications for just 10 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.3, which suggests strong demand. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the fact that every first-preference family secured a place indicates a tight but fair admissions process. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England character, and is led by headteacher Emily Foote. It currently has 135 pupils on roll, which is above its stated capacity of 105, reflecting its popularity. With 20% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a reasonably diverse intake within the East Devon area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Sidbury, East Devon, EX10 0SB
HeadteacherEmily Foote
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils135
Free School Meals (FSM)20.0%
School Capacity135 / 105 (129% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsArt StudiosGymnasiumForest SchoolDining HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingFootballDanceRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: sidbury.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Sidbury 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.