Sidbury Church of England Primary School
129%
Capacity
135
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Sidbury Church of England Primary School
Sidbury 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 135 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (129% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Sidbury Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Foote, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4123rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 44 in East Devon.
Sidbury Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 10 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sidbury Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Dance, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Sidbury 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 | Church Street, Sidbury, East Devon, EX10 0SB |
| Headteacher | Emily Foote |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 135 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.0% |
| School Capacity | 135 / 105 (129% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4123rd of 13,686
Nationally
352nd of 1,469
In South West
8th of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Sidbury
East Devon, EX10 0SB
Journey to School
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