Stoke Fleming Community Primary School

About Stoke Fleming Community Primary School

Stoke Fleming Community Primary School sits in Devon’s South Hams district, and its headline Key Stage 2 results put it comfortably ahead of the local authority average. In the 2023/24 academic year, 72% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Devon primary average of 57%. That fifteen-point gap is significant, and it places the school 40th out of 309 primary schools in the county — well inside the top 15% of its type. The school’s ranking score of 72 on the KS2 reading, writing and maths expected metric also puts it 13th out of 35 schools within South Hams itself. So while Stoke Fleming isn’t among the very highest-performing primaries in Devon — the top three in the LA all score 94 or above — it is clearly a strong, above-average option for families in the area, particularly those looking for solid core attainment rather than exceptional headline figures.

Digging into the detail of those KS2 results, the school’s strengths and weaknesses become clearer. Reading is a standout: 94% of pupils met the expected standard, and 44% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. Writing is also strong, with 89% at expected and 11% at greater depth. Maths is slightly lower: 78% at expected, 39% at the higher level, and an average score of 108. The combined expected figure of 72% is pulled down by maths, where a fifth of pupils didn’t reach the benchmark. That said, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good overall, with personal development judged Outstanding — a reflection of the supportive environment inspectors saw. Behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and the quality of education all came out Good, while early years provision was also Good. Compared with its previous Outstanding rating in 2007, this is a slight step back, but the current inspection is more recent and thorough.

Stoke Fleming is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with 170 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, so there is some headroom. It was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 28 applications for 26 places, with all 26 first-preference applicants offered a spot — meaning a catchment-area child is very likely to get in. The school offers a Forest School, a sensory room, playing fields and a chapel, plus clubs ranging from choir and gardening to chess and drama. Sports include gymnastics, football, cricket and swimming. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. With below-average free school meal eligibility at 8.9%, the intake is relatively advantaged. This is a school for families who value strong core academic outcomes, particularly in reading, and want a well-resourced, inclusive setting without the pressure of a top-tier selective school.

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