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Uplowman Church of England Primary School

Mid Devon, EX16 7DRPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#4,241
of 13,686 nationally

About Uplowman Church of England Primary School

Uplowman Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Mid Devon that clearly appeals to local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 34 applications for just 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.62. Ten of those applications were first-preference choices, and all ten received offers, suggesting that for families who put it top of their list, the school delivers. The school is rated Good across the board in its most recent Ofsted inspection, which took place in 2024, with every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all judged Good. That consistency will reassure parents looking for a stable, well-led environment. With just 78 pupils on roll against a capacity of 70, the school is running slightly over its official number, which may reflect its popularity and the tightness of local primary places.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressUplowman, Tiverton, Mid Devon, EX16 7DR
HeadteacherSteven Badcott
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils78
Free School Meals (FSM)3.8%
School Capacity78 / 70 (111% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsGymnasiumForest SchoolDining HallSensory RoomArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingRoundersCricketGymnasticsTennisFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubScience ClubFilm ClubDramaArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Uplowman Church of England Primary School

Uplowman 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.