Honiton Primary School
Clapper Lane, Honiton, EX14 1QFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Honiton Primary School is a primary school in Honiton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 5th of 7 primary schools in Honiton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2023, report published 18 January 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 6 December 2023
The school's vision of having 'world-ready people' is the heartbeat of everything at Honiton Primary School. The values that underpin this vision permeate the school. Parents feel the school is the anchor of the community. Leaders, at all levels, go above and beyond for the community. One parent's comment, that summed up the views of many, was: 'I love this school; my children have flourished here. They absolutely love learning and are encouraged by positive, enthusiastic teachers.' Pupils enjoy coming to school and attend regularly. They feel safe in school. Older pupils are confident that bullying is not tolerated. Pupils learn how to stay safe and know to go to their 'trusted adult' if they have a concern. Pupils behave well in lessons and during social times. They enjoy the rewards that they earn. Pupils are polite and courteous to adults and to each other. They understand the school's high expectations well. Staff understand and apply the school's approach to managing pupils' behaviour. This helps pupils to learn the curriculum well.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum is not sequenced well enough. This leads to some pupils having gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that the precise knowledge and skills pupils need are sequenced in a logical order in all subjects. This will support pupils to achieve well across the curriculum.
- The reading curriculum is not fully planned. The curriculum does not set out what pupils need to learn and when. The school needs to ensure that the reading curriculum is well sequenced, so that pupils master reading beyond phonics.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Honiton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littletown Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Awliscombe Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Offwell Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Farway Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Feniton Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Tribble
- Phone
- 01404548700
- Address
- Clapper Lane, Honiton, EX14 1QF
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113098
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.