Clyst Hydon Primary School
Clyst Hydon, Cullompton, EX15 2NDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clyst Hydon Primary School is a primary school in Cullompton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 June 2023, report published 13 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
Pupils say that Clyst Hydon Primary School is like a big family. They greet each other and adults with smiles. Adults in school know each individual pupil extremely well. Parents are overwhelmingly positive. They appreciate the care and support adults provide, as well as a strong sense of community the school instils. As a result, relationships are warm and respectful. Pupils are very polite. They talk confidently to visitors, hold doors open for adults and have impeccable manners. Pupils of all ages play together during social times. There are many different activities for them to take part in. Playtimes and lunchtimes are harmonious and enjoyable for all. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and conduct. Pupils respond well to this. They are keen to share their ideas during learning time. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere in and around the school. Routines are well established and understood by all. Pupils are safe and feel safe. There are many wide-ranging experiences to enrich the curriculum. Pupils speak positively about the regular 'discovery walks' in and around their local area. They enjoy the opportunities they get to look after their school environment as an 'eco warrior.'
What the school should improve
- Some pupils who struggle to read do not have books that match the sounds they know. This impacts on their fluency and confidence. Leaders need to ensure that the books pupils read, precisely match the sounds they know, to enable them to be confident, fluent readers.
- In some wider curriculum subjects, including the early years foundation stage, leaders have not identified the small steps of knowledge that is needed to sequence learning. This means that pupils do not build knowledge as well as they should. Leaders need to ensure that they identify the component knowledge they want pupils to learn and by when, so they build on what they know and remember more.
Pupil numbers and mix
24 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Clyst Hydon Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymtree Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 22% met the expected standard |
| Whimple Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| The Duchy School Bradninch | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
| Payhembury Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Willowbank Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Nicola Clarke
- Phone
- 01884277255
- Address
- Clyst Hydon, Cullompton, EX15 2ND
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113065
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.