The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 6% 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
71%
+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)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 78
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 6.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Miss Sophie Percival (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Haddon Road, Shute, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7QR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Shute Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shute Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shute Community Primary School?
Shute Community Primary School currently has 78 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shute Community Primary School take?
Shute Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shute Community Primary School?
Shute Community Primary School is in Axminster, EX13 7QR, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shute Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shute Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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