The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 147
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 28.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- ALUMNIS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Dee Seddon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hangman Path, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0DF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Combe Martin Primary School?
Combe Martin Primary School currently has 147 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Combe Martin Primary School take?
Combe Martin Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Combe Martin Primary School?
Combe Martin Primary School is in Ilfracombe, EX34 0DF, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Combe Martin Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Combe Martin Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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