The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- Smile Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr Mark Gilronan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Longdogs Lane, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1HY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ottery St Mary Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ottery St Mary Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ottery St Mary Primary School?
Ottery St Mary Primary School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ottery St Mary Primary School take?
Ottery St Mary Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ottery St Mary Primary School?
Ottery St Mary Primary School is in Ottery St Mary, EX11 1HY, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ottery St Mary Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ottery St Mary Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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