The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 139
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 22.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Aerfen Mills
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
The Butts, West Street, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6NU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Colyton Primary Academy?
Colyton Primary Academy currently has 139 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colyton Primary Academy take?
Colyton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Colyton Primary Academy?
Colyton Primary Academy is in Colyton, EX24 6NU, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colyton Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Colyton Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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