Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit
Fore Street, Langtree, Torrington, EX38 8NFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit is a primary school in Torrington for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 122nd of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2012, report published 5 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
Pupils at Langtree are happy, friendly and welcoming. They enjoy playing in the large playing field at break and lunchtime. Pupils play football, run and play make-believe games in the den. Pupils play very well together. Pupils say that bullying does not happen at the school, but that if it did staff would resolve it quickly. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy learning a range of subjects. Pupils are motivated to learn and are respectful of their peers. Children in the early years learn to take turns and to communicate their understanding of the world very well. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their education. There is a calm, harmonious learning environment in lessons and around the school. Staff have very positive relationships with pupils, so they feel secure and cared for. Pupils enjoy reading and talking about their learning with each other. Through the curriculum, pupils develop a good understanding of the wider world. For example, Year 5 pupils visit London to learn about the history of the capital city. Pupils also gain strong knowledge of their local area, through visits to beaches and local show gardens. Pupils learn about democracy through voting for the school council.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not communicated with parents well enough about aspects of the school's work. Consequently, some parents express negative views about how the changes that have been made have been communicated. Leaders should develop stronger links with parents to engage with them in a constructive way.
- Leaders have not ensured that the well-planned curriculum in a minority of subjects is taught effectively. Therefore, pupils do not learn as well as they intend. Leaders should ensure that all staff understand the curriculum in all subjects and implement it with fidelity.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
65 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkleigh Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Buckland Brewer Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 33% met the expected standard |
| Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Shebbear Community School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Parkham Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 50% 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
- Mrs Melanie Smallwood
- Phone
- 01805601354
- Address
- Fore Street, Langtree, Torrington, EX38 8NF
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113160
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.