The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% 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 (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 127
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Thomas (Executive Headteacher)
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
Fore Street, Witheridge, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8AH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy?
Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy currently has 127 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy take?
Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy?
Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy is in Tiverton, EX16 8AH, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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