The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 73
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Jayne Peacock (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Market Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6AF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Lynton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lynton Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lynton Church of England Primary School?
Lynton Church of England Primary School currently has 73 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lynton Church of England Primary School take?
Lynton Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lynton Church of England Primary School?
Lynton Church of England Primary School is in Lynton, EX35 6AF, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lynton Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lynton 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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