The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 8% 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Tom Pettifer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Upottery, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9QT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Upottery Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Upottery Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Upottery Primary School?
Upottery Primary School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upottery Primary School take?
Upottery Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Upottery Primary School?
Upottery Primary School is in Honiton, EX14 9QT, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upottery Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Upottery Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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