Harbertonford Church of England Primary School
Old Road, Harbertonford, Totnes, TQ9 7TAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Totnes for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 6th of 10 primary schools in Totnes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2013, report published 27 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Pupils enjoy being part of this welcoming and friendly school where there is a strong sense of community. Pupils are polite and respectful. Most pupils behave well. Pupils and staff have highly positive relationships. Pupils are safe and say that they know they can speak to any member of staff if they have concerns. School leaders and staff have high expectations for all pupils. Despite lower results in phonics screening checks in the past, pupils' achievements are now improving. Pupils benefit from a rich range of opportunities to help develop their talents and interests. For example, pupils learn to drum. They can attend gymnastics club or the school choir. Pupils learn the importance of eating a healthy and balanced diet. They also learn to stay safe online. Members of the school council are proud of their achievements. They know they make a valued contribution to wider society through charitable fundraising events such as cake sales and coffee mornings. Pupils have a strong understanding of equality and respect. Parents and carers are highly supportive. They value the caring nature of the school.
What the school should improve
- Expectations for pupils' behaviour are not consistently high across school. As a result, sometimes low-level disruption is not addressed quickly enough. When this occurs, lesson time is not used as effectively as it could be. The school needs to ensure that all staff have the skills and knowledge to consistently manage behaviour well and help pupils build positive attitudes towards their learning, including remaining focused in lessons.
- Curriculum design and assessment in a few foundation subjects are not as well organised as in other subjects. This leads to variation in how well pupils understand and remember what they learn. The school should strengthen curriculum design in these subjects so that pupils' knowledge builds sequentially and securely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
101 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Harbertonford Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 95% met the expected standard |
| Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Blackawton Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Dartington Church of England Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LINK ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jack Pemberton
- Phone
- 01803732352
- Address
- Old Road, Harbertonford, Totnes, TQ9 7TA
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 142707
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.