Beer Church of England Primary School
Mare Lane, Beer, Seaton, EX12 3NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Beer Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Seaton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 81st of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 28 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 November 2023
Pupils enjoy learning a range of subjects. Pupils are curious about the world around them. They have many opportunities to talk about their ideas. The school provides a safe, harmonious environment for pupils to express their views. Through the curriculum, pupils learn how to be respectful and kind. The school prepares pupils well to be valued citizens of modern Britain. Children in the Reception class learn the routines of school very well. They share, take turns and forge strong relationships. Pupils are motivated to learn the exciting curriculum that the school has created. As a result, pupils behave well, both in class and around the school. Pupils state that bullying is rare, but that staff resolve it if it occurs. Pupils learn about the importance of fundamental British values, such as democracy and freedom of speech. For example, pupils in Years 5 and 6 created posters about topical issues, such as climate change. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive in the school because of well-tailored approaches that support them to learn successfully. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent's view echoed that of many others when they said, 'The school and its staff have been nothing but amazing.'
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the teaching of the curriculum is not adapted well enough to pupils' needs and starting points. Where this is the case, pupils do not learn with as much success and confidence as they do in other subjects. The trust and the school should ensure that teaching is suitably adapted so that all pupils learn well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
94 pupils on roll, with places for 112
Schools near Beer Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Branscombe Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Colyton Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Musbury Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Shute Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Rebecca Porter
- Phone
- 0129720077
- Address
- Mare Lane, Beer, Seaton, EX12 3NB
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 143190
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.