West Hill Primary School
93%
Capacity
203
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About West Hill Primary School
West Hill 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 203 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 218 places).
Ofsted has rated West Hill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rob Pantling, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% 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 282nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 44 in East Devon.
West Hill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 30 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at West Hill Primary School include Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Cross Country, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, West Hill 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 | Beech Park, Ottery St Mary, East Devon, EX11 1UQ |
| Headteacher | Rob Pantling |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 203 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.5% |
| School Capacity | 203 / 218 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
282nd of 13,686
Nationally
24th of 1,469
In South West
3rd of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
32%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
90%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beech Park, Ottery St Mary
East Devon, EX11 1UQ
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