The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 95% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
95%
+33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 157
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 40.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Patterson-Azzopardi
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Pathfields, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School?
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 157 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School take?
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School?
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School is in Totnes, TQ9 5TZ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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