Holsworthy Church of England Primary School
Sanders Lane, Holsworthy, EX22 6HDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Holsworthy for ages 0 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 224th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 June 2018, report published 3 September 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2023
Pupils are proud of their school. They are happy and feel safe. Pupils treat each other and adults with respect. This is a result of the school's focus on building positive relationships. Pupils behave well. Their conduct reflects the school's value of kindness. Pupils enjoy learning. The school is committed to helping pupils become respectful and responsible citizens of the future. Pupils learn about the lives of others outside of their immediate community. Visiting speakers teach pupils about first-hand experiences, such as the Windrush generation. Pupils know what it means to stay safe, both online and in the community. Pupils are confident that if they have any worries, they know there are trusted adults with whom they can speak. Pupils appreciate the wider experiences the school provides for them. The ethos group leads worship at the local church. The school choir has the opportunity to sing at Exeter Cathedral. These experiences help pupils to build confidence.
What the school should improve
- Learning activities do not always enable pupils to follow the curriculum as effectively as they could. This results in some pupils not fully developing the knowledge and skills intended. The school needs to ensure that the design of tasks consistently matches the intention of the curriculum and enables all pupils to achieve the ambition of the curriculum.
- When reading with pupils, staff do not always model language effectively. As a result, pupils do not develop their vocabulary as well as they could. The school should ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skills needed to support children's language development.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
338 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Holsworthy Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clawton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Bridgerule Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Bradford Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ashwater Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Whitstone Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 0 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Symons
- Phone
- 01409253700
- Address
- Sanders Lane, Holsworthy, EX22 6HD
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113379
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.