The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% 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
53%
-9.0pp 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)
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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 102
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Charlotte Bond (Head of Teaching and Learning)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Onslow Road, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8AG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Salcombe Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Salcombe Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Salcombe Church of England Primary School?
Salcombe Church of England Primary School currently has 102 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Salcombe Church of England Primary School take?
Salcombe Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Salcombe Church of England Primary School?
Salcombe Church of England Primary School is in Salcombe, TQ8 8AG, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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