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Tidcombe Primary School

Mid Devon, EX16 4BPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
#9,649
of 13,686 nationally

About Tidcombe Primary School

Tidcombe Primary School has a strong parent endorsement, with 76% of respondents in the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, drew 72 responses and showed particularly high satisfaction around happiness and safety: 93% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 87% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 33 applications for just 19 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.74. All 19 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers suggest that families who don't put it first may struggle to get in. There are some areas where parents are less convinced, though. On SEND support, 43% of parents disagreed that the school gives children the help they need, and 17% disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMarina Way, Tiverton, Mid Devon, EX16 4BP
HeadteacherAdam Evans
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils167
Free School Meals (FSM)12.8%
School Capacity167 / 210 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 72 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsCricketGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaBook ClubCodingArt ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:50-08:50

Source: tidcombe.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tidcombe Primary School

Tidcombe 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.