The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 26.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Kate Harvey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Exeter Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4EN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend South Molton United CofE Primary School?
South Molton United CofE Primary School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Molton United CofE Primary School take?
South Molton United CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Molton United CofE Primary School?
South Molton United CofE Primary School is in South Molton, EX36 4EN, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Molton United CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, South Molton United CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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