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West Alvington Church of England Academy

South Hams, TQ7 3PPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
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Ranking
Not ranked

About West Alvington Church of England Academy

West Alvington Church of England Academy is a small primary school in the South Hams area of Devon, with just 46 pupils on roll and a capacity of 56. It sits within a local authority that contains 309 primary schools, only five of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is rated Good, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2015. Among its local peers, the top-ranked schools include Stockland Church of England Primary Academy, Upottery Primary School, and Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School. With a Church of England character and a headteacher in Hannah Ruston, the school offers a distinctly small-scale setting where every child is known individually. The school also provides nursery provision for children from age two, making it a natural choice for families looking for continuity from early years through to the end of primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWest Alvington, Kingsbridge, South Hams, TQ7 3PP
HeadteacherHannah Ruston
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils46
Free School Meals (FSM)34.9%
School Capacity46 / 56 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismMental HealthLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Alvington Church of England Academy

West Alvington Church of England Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.