St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School
101%
Capacity
106
Pupils
1.0x
Demand
About St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Torridge community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 106 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Smith, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5429th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 21 in Torridge.
The school has 9 places available and received 9 applications, meaning most applicants are likely to secure a place.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Visual Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Dance, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Gardening, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Torridge, St Giles-on-the-Heath Community 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St Giles-on-the-Heath, Launceston, Torridge, PL15 9SD |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Smith |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 106 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.9% |
| School Capacity | 106 / 105 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5429th of 13,686
Nationally
501st of 1,469
In South West
5th of 21
In Torridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
67%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/269
9
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (100% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Giles-on-the-Heath, Launceston
Torridge, PL15 9SD
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