Awliscombe Church of England Primary School
Awliscombe, Honiton, EX14 3PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Awliscombe Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Honiton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 3rd of 7 primary schools in Honiton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2023, report published 18 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
The school's values of perseverance, acceptance, respect, caring and honesty are a golden thread that runs through Awliscombe Church of England Primary School. Pupils demonstrate these values throughout the school day. They are polite and welcoming. Parents and carers are positive about the school. The 'family feel' means that adults know the pupils and families well. Adults have high expectations of pupils. Pupils respond well to this. As a result, they take pride in their work and are well behaved. Pupils are enthusiastic about learning different subjects. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn well. They are curious and interested in what they are learning and can articulate their knowledge. However, children in early years do not learn as well as they could. This is because the curriculum does not build well on what they already know. As such, children lose focus. Pupils feel happy and safe. Relationships between adults and pupils are warm and positive. Pupils say that bullying is rare. They know that if they have a concern, adults will help them. During social times, pupils of all ages play well together. There is a harmonious and calm atmosphere.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils who struggle to read do not have books that match the sounds they know. This hinders their ability to read with fluency and confidence. Leaders need to ensure that the programme for early reading is fully effective so that pupils catch up.
- In some subjects, the precise knowledge that leaders want pupils to learn has not been identified. Pupils do not build knowledge well, and there are gaps in what they know. Leaders should clarify the knowledge all pupils need to learn and secure teachers' understanding of the curriculum so that pupils build their knowledge well. Assessment needs to be used effectively to understand what pupils know and can do.
- The early years curriculum is not designed and sequenced well enough. It is not ambitious for children in Reception Year. As a result, children do not gain the knowledge they need. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum is designed and sequenced effectively so that children reach their full potential.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
90 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Awliscombe Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honiton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Littletown Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Feniton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Broadhembury Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Payhembury Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Penny Hammett
- Phone
- 0140442031
- Address
- Awliscombe, Honiton, EX14 3PJ
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113422
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.