Lynton Church of England Primary School
Market Street, Lynton, EX35 6AFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lynton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Lynton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 74th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 October 2016, report published 23 November 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
Pupils are proud to attend Lynton Church of England Primary School. Staff build positive relationships with pupils and know them well. This creates a happy and nurturing environment for pupils to thrive in. Leaders and staff are determined for all pupils to succeed, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils show positive attitudes towards their learning. They are kind and caring towards one another and enjoy being part of the school family. This extends to social times, when pupils play well together. Knowing each other well is an aspect of the school that pupils value highly. Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities that go beyond the academic curriculum. They value the clubs and trips on offer. Pupils enjoy residential visits that allow them to mix with pupils from other schools in the federation. They say that this prepares them well for their transition to secondary school. Pupils enjoyed the recent visit to London where they learned about contrasting localities. Parents and carers appreciate the support that staff give to pupils. They value the opportunities leaders provide to help pupils to build their confidence.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not have the necessary expertise to help pupils to learn the curriculum effectively, including when learning to read. As a result, some pupils do not build their depth of knowledge and vocabulary well enough. Leaders must ensure that all staff have the depth of subject knowledge they need to teach the curriculum effectively.
- In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment with enough precision to understand what pupils know and remember. As a result, some pupils do not build on their prior knowledge as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that there is a consistent and effective approach to assessment. This will help teachers to adapt learning based on what pupils already know.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
61 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Lynton Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parracombe Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Kentisbury Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Bratton Fleming Community Primary School | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Combe Martin Primary School | 9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Brayford Academy | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jayne Peacock
- Phone
- 01598753309
- Address
- Market Street, Lynton, EX35 6AF
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113451
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.