The Clinton Church of England Primary School
47%
Capacity
33
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About The Clinton Church of England Primary School
The Clinton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Torridge community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 33 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (47% of 70 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Clinton Church of England Primary School "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Samantha Drew, it falls under Devon local authority.
The Clinton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 9 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
The Clinton Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 80% recommending the school (15 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Clinton Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Torridge, The Clinton 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Merton, Okehampton, Torridge, EX20 3EQ |
| Headteacher | Samantha Drew |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 33 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.5% |
| School Capacity | 33 / 70 (47% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Inadequate
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
15 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
2025/26Oversubscribed9
10
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (90% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Merton, Okehampton
Torridge, EX20 3EQ
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