The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (122% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 128
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Matthew Pennington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Fore Street, North Molton, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3HL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend North Molton Primary School?
North Molton Primary School currently has 128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Molton Primary School take?
North Molton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is North Molton Primary School?
North Molton Primary School is in South Molton, EX36 3HL, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Molton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, North Molton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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