Plymtree Church of England Primary School
Plymtree, Cullompton, EX15 2JUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Plymtree Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Cullompton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 230th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2014, report published 27 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Plymtree is a friendly and inclusive school. Pupils demonstrate the schools' Christian values through their daily interactions with one another. There is a strong culture of support and kindness. Pupils say they are like one big family. Adults know the pupils well. Relationships between adults and pupils are positive. Pupils feel safe and cared for. They know that adults will help them if they have any worries. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils respond well to this. From Reception Year, routines are well established. Children listen carefully and are keen to share their ideas. Older pupils engage well with their learning. The work they produce reflects this. Pupils learn how to make a positive contribution to their school. The ethos committee enjoy setting up the church for important events. Sports leaders help to organise the physical education equipment for their lessons. All of this helps them to understand the importance of 'community.' The school supports pupils' wider development. They enjoy the trips organised by the school that enrich their learning. Pupils appreciate the range of clubs the school offers that helps them to develop their talents. The school celebrates pupils' achievements inside and outside of school in class and assemblies.
What the school should improve
- Assessment in some wider curriculum subjects is not well developed. Consequently, the school does not have an accurate understanding of what pupils know and remember in these subjects. This makes it difficult for pupils to build their knowledge as well as they do in other subjects. The school needs to ensure that there is an effective assessment system for all subjects, so that they know what pupils have learned and adjust the curriculum to address any gaps pupils have.
- Pupils do not have a secure understanding of fundamental British values and protected characteristics. This means they are not fully prepared for life in modern Britain. The school needs to ensure that this aspect of the curriculum supports pupils to gain sufficient understanding, so they are fully prepared for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
54 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Plymtree Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyst Hydon Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Payhembury Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Broadhembury Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| Willowbank Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Postlethwaite
- Phone
- 01884277294
- Address
- Plymtree, Cullompton, EX15 2JU
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113361
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.