Upottery Primary School
82%
Capacity
86
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Upottery Primary School
Upottery Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 86 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Upottery Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tom Pettifer, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 37th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 44 in East Devon.
Upottery Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 16 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
Upottery Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 7 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the school (43 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Upottery Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, Football, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Upottery 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Upottery, Honiton, East Devon, EX14 9QT |
| Headteacher | Tom Pettifer |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 86 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.1% |
| School Capacity | 86 / 105 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
37th of 13,686
Nationally
6th of 1,469
In South West
2nd of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
100%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
43 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
20
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (80% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Upottery Primary School
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Contact Information
Upottery, Honiton
East Devon, EX14 9QT
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