Drake's Church of England Primary School
Middle Street, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7DQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Drake's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Budleigh Salterton for ages 3 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 March 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 March 2011, report published 16 June 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 May 2023
Pupils take the lead on many aspects of school life. They live by the school's values, which are rooted in Christian tradition. Pupils celebrate one another for showing kindness, respect, courage and compassion. Through the school's 'ethos group', pupils raise money to support better health around the world. For example, they have raised money to pay for mosquito nets which will reduce the risk of malaria in vulnerable countries. The school encourages pupils to be fit and active. At breaktime and lunchtime, pupils join in organised games. There are opportunities through the multi-academy trust for pupils to link up with their peers in other schools. Pupils attend sports and cultural events in the local community. They develop a spirit of adventure through other trips and visits which they thoroughly enjoy, such as the annual residential trip held on Dartmoor. Whether pupils join the school mid-year or as Reception-age children in the 'Otters' class, they quickly learn what is expected of them. They focus on their learning and join in keenly. As pupils grow older, they develop the confidence to resolve any conflict within friendship groups for themselves. They know that there are trusted staff who will provide support where needed.
What the school should improve
- Pupils learn enthusiastically and gain detailed knowledge across the curriculum. Nevertheless, leaders believe that, in a few subjects, there is yet more that pupils could learn and do. Leaders should build on their successes so far, further strengthening the quality of education that pupils receive.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
37 pupils on roll, with places for 101
Schools near Drake's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otterton Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Bassetts Farm Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Littleham Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 8% met the expected standard |
| Brixington Primary Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LINK ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Peter Halford
- Phone
- 01395443871
- Address
- Middle Street, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7DQ
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 147495
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.