The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 38.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Christopher Tribble (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Clapper Lane, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Honiton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Honiton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Honiton Primary School?
Honiton Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Honiton Primary School take?
Honiton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Honiton Primary School?
Honiton Primary School is in Honiton, EX14 1QF, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Honiton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Honiton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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