The short version
Average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 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
- 496
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 23.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Spraggon (Head of Teaching & Learning)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
55 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9XB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School?
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School currently has 496 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School take?
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School?
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School is in Sidmouth, EX10 9XB, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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