The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 10 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 57
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 7.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- LINK ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Holly Edgington (Head of School)
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
Diptford, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7NY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School?
Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School currently has 57 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School take?
Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School?
Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School is in Totnes, TQ9 7NY, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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