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Tipton St John Church of England Primary School

East Devon, EX10 0AGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#9,014
of 13,686 nationally

About Tipton St John Church of England Primary School

Tipton St John Church of England Primary School is a small village primary in East Devon, currently teaching 90 pupils against a capacity of 105, so there is a little breathing room in the building. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 12.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent local intake. Despite the spare capacity, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 40 applications for just 11 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.64. Ten of those applications were first-preference choices, and all ten received offers, meaning every family who put it top got in. That level of competition is notable for a school of this size and points to a strong local reputation. The school is a Church of England state primary, taking children from age 4 to 11, and it also offers nursery provision, which may be a draw for families looking to start their child’s education on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressTipton St John, Sidmouth, East Devon, EX10 0AG
HeadteacherAmanda Fulford
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils90
Free School Meals (FSM)12.2%
School Capacity90 / 105 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Apr 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballCricketDanceGymnasticsAthleticsSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubChessChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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Tipton St John 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.