Uplowman Church of England Primary School
111%
Capacity
78
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Uplowman Church of England Primary School
Uplowman Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 78 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated Uplowman Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Steven Badcott, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4241st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 35 in Mid Devon.
Uplowman Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 13 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
Uplowman Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 8 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Uplowman Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Cricket, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Eco Club, Science Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Devon, Uplowman 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 | Uplowman, Tiverton, Mid Devon, EX16 7DR |
| Headteacher | Steven Badcott |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 78 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.8% |
| School Capacity | 78 / 70 (111% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4241st of 13,686
Nationally
358th of 1,469
In South West
6th of 35
In Mid Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
70%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed13
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Uplowman, Tiverton
Mid Devon, EX16 7DR
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