Otterton Church of England Primary School
Church Hill, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7HUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Otterton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Budleigh Salterton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2017, report published 25 April 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 June 2023
Otterton Church of England Primary school is welcoming and inclusive. Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. They are positive about their learning and focused during lessons. The vision of 'growing stronger together' flows through the school. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn the curriculum well and take part fully in all aspects of school life. Pupils get on well with each other. The majority of parents are supportive of the school. Parents appreciate how well the teachers know their children. They feel welcome and well informed. Pupils are proud to be playleaders and members of the ethos team. They talk enthusiastically about recent fundraising for the RNLI and litter picking in the local community. Regular visits to the church support pupils' understanding of the school's values. Pupils respond to staff's high expectations for behaviour. They behave in a calm and orderly way in and around the school. Pupils say that bullying never happens. If it did occur, they are confident that all the adults would help.
What the school should improve
- Some curriculum subjects are not as well developed as others. As a result, pupils do not gain sufficient depth of knowledge in these subjects. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum is consistently effective in all subjects so that pupils learn equally well across the curriculum.
- Pupils do not have a secure understanding of world faiths or what constitutes different types of family relationships. As a result, they are not well prepared for life in modern Britain. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum fully prepares pupils as responsible citizens.
Pupil numbers and mix
43 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Otterton Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake's Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Newton Poppleford Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Sidmouth Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Bassetts Farm Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LINK ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anne Pelosi
- Phone
- 01395568326
- Address
- Church Hill, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7HU
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 147496
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.