North Molton Primary School
Fore Street, North Molton, South Molton, EX36 3HLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
North Molton Primary School is a primary school in South Molton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 123rd of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2012, report published 3 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 July 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to North Molton Primary School. They describe the school as a friendly and welcoming place, where new pupils settle quickly. Pupils understand how the school's values help them to be kind, respectful and to give their best. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive. Many comment on the positive start children make and the way in which staff support and care for pupils. The headteacher and her staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils are polite and courteous. They understand the school rules and follow them well. This starts in the early years, where children listen carefully, play well and respect one another. Pupils feel safe. Parents agree. Pupils value the positive relationships they have with staff. They trust adults to help them with any worries they have or to resolve any disagreements that may happen, in a kind and sensitive way. Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs and visits, such as gardening, yoga, music and watching a symphony orchestra. They value becoming members of the school council and the fundraising work they do for charities. Pupils say that these roles make them feel responsible and allow them to set a positive example to others.
What the school should improve
- Assessment is still being developed in some subjects. It is not yet used well enough to check that pupils have remembered the knowledge they have been taught. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their learning and do not build their knowledge well over time. Leaders need to ensure that teachers use assessment effectively across all subjects and use this information to inform future learning.
- Subject leadership is not yet fully developed. As a result, some leaders do not have a well-informed view of their subjects or know what impact the intended curriculum is having. Senior leaders must continue to develop subject leaders' expertise to ensure that subject leaders have precise information about how effectively the curriculum is taught and how well pupils learn.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
124 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near North Molton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Molton Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| South Molton United CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 52% met the expected standard |
| Bishops Nympton Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Brayford Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Filleigh Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 20% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Phil Lewis
- Phone
- 01598740343
- Address
- Fore Street, North Molton, South Molton, EX36 3HL
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 148020
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.