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Thorverton Church of England Primary School

Mid Devon, EX5 5NRPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#6,429
of 13,686 nationally

About Thorverton Church of England Primary School

Thorverton Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Mid Devon that is currently running well above its official capacity, with 109 pupils on roll against a stated capacity of 75. That oversubscription is no accident: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 24 applications for just 14 places, with all 14 first-preference offers accepted, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.71. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the local average — just 4.6% of pupils qualify for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. The school’s Church of England character is woven into its identity, and headteacher Chris Holding leads a mixed-gender, non-selective primary for children aged 4 to 11. Despite its small size, the school clearly commands strong local demand, and families considering it should be aware that securing a place is competitive.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Lane, Exeter, Mid Devon, EX5 5NR
HeadteacherChris Holding
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils109
Free School Meals (FSM)4.6%
School Capacity109 / 75 (145% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosICT SuiteSports HallLibraryGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballNetballGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaChoirGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Thorverton Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.