The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 94
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Claire Theedom (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cheriton Fitzpaine, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4AN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School?
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School currently has 94 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School take?
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School?
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School is in Crediton, EX17 4AN, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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