The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
9% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 364
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 17.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- Braunton Learning Co-operative
- Head
- Mr Nicholas Plumb (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Southmead School's Ofsted rating?
Southmead School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southmead School?
Southmead School currently has 364 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southmead School take?
Southmead School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southmead School?
Southmead School is in Braunton, EX33 2BU, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southmead School have a sixth form?
No, Southmead School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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