Culmstock Primary School
Culmstock, Cullompton, EX15 3JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Culmstock Primary School is a primary school in Cullompton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 108th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2024, report published 10 March 2024
- 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 23 January 2024
Pupils are proud of their school. They are keen to follow the 'Culmstock Way', which sets out the school's values of, for example, showing care and compassion. Pupils know that everyone is treated equally. They feel safe and know there is an adult to speak to if they have any concerns. Pupils behave well and, as a result, the school is calm. Parents speak positively about the recent changes to the school's leadership. The school is keen to build strong links with families. Parents appreciate the way staff welcome children to school in the morning. Parents comment that the school wants the best for their children. Pupils attend well and are punctual. Pupils appreciate the range of clubs on offer to them, such as computing club and eco-club. They participate in birdwatching to help engage with the local environment. Pupils are also encouraged to set up their own clubs, such as chess club. These activities help to build pupils' confidence and independence. The school goes above and beyond to engage with the local community. The school's weekly park run, which takes pupils, parents and staff out beyond the school gates and into the local area, is always well attended.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment is not always used effectively to check pupils' understanding or to address misconceptions. As a result, pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. The school needs to ensure there is a consistent and effective approach to assessment in all subjects. This will enable teachers to adapt learning successfully when needed.
- Some aspects of the personal development curriculum are at an early stage of implementation. This means pupils do not learn effectively about fundamental British values, different faiths and cultures and protected characteristics. The school should review the essential knowledge it wants pupils to know and remember to ensure that pupils have more opportunities to learn about citizenship, faiths and other cultures.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
123 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Culmstock Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemyock Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Uffculme Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Burlescombe Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Sampford Arundel Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Webber's Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Nevinson
- Phone
- 01884840598
- Address
- Culmstock, Cullompton, EX15 3JP
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113071
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.