Thorverton Church of England Primary School
145%
Capacity
109
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Thorverton Church of England Primary School
Thorverton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 109 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (145% of 75 places).
Ofsted has rated Thorverton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Chris Holding, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6429th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 35 in Mid Devon.
Thorverton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 14 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
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 Thorverton Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Gymnastics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Devon, Thorverton 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 | School Lane, Exeter, Mid Devon, EX5 5NR |
| Headteacher | Chris Holding |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 109 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.6% |
| School Capacity | 109 / 75 (145% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6429th of 13,686
Nationally
598th of 1,469
In South West
12th of 35
In Mid Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
64%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed14
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Exeter
Mid Devon, EX5 5NR
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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