The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
31%
+23.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Head
- Mrs Jess Bowden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bridge Road, Shaldon, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 0DD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Secondary · 1.5km away
Inverteign Community Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Teignmouth Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Trinity School
Independent · 1.9km away
Stokeinteignhead School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Shaldon Primary School?
Shaldon Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shaldon Primary School take?
Shaldon Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shaldon Primary School?
Shaldon Primary School is in Teignmouth, TQ14 0DD, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shaldon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shaldon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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