Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
90
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 90 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Tipton St John Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Fulford, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9014th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 44 in East Devon.
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 11 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Tipton St John Church of England Primary School include Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Dance, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Chess, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Tipton St John 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 | Tipton St John, Sidmouth, East Devon, EX10 0AG |
| Headteacher | Amanda Fulford |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 90 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.2% |
| School Capacity | 90 / 105 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Apr 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9014th of 13,686
Nationally
868th of 1,469
In South West
22nd of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
56%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
40
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tipton St John, Sidmouth
East Devon, EX10 0AG
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