St Peter's Church of England Primary School
104%
Capacity
311
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About St Peter's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 311 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Steve Hitchcock, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11049th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 44 in East Devon.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 47 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Forest School, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, St Peter's 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Moor Lane, St. Peters C of E Primary School, Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, EX9 6QF |
| Headteacher | Steve Hitchcock |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 311 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.3% |
| School Capacity | 311 / 300 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
11049th of 13,686
Nationally
1095th of 1,469
In South West
30th of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
49%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
51
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (92% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Moor Lane, St. Peters C of E Primary School, Budleigh Salterton
East Devon, EX9 6QF
Moor Lane, St. Peters C of E Primary School, Budleigh Salterton
East Devon, EX9 6QF
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