Rackenford Church of England Primary School
Rackenford, Tiverton, EX16 8DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rackenford Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Tiverton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 11th of 15 primary schools in Tiverton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 November 2014, report published 17 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2024
Rackenford Church of England Primary School has high expectations for all pupils. The school's vision, 'Let your light shine', encourages all pupils to do their best. Pupils are happy to attend school. They are polite and friendly to visitors and talk with confidence. Pupils are kind and thoughtful. They live up to the school's values of trust, perseverance, respect, friendship, compassion and truthfulness. Pupils understand why these values are important. In lessons, most pupils are focused and keen to learn. Outside, pupils play well together, sharing equipment and making up their own games. If bullying occurs, adults take swift action. Strong relationships with staff mean that pupils feel safe. Pupils know they can talk to an adult or use the worry box if something is bothering them. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe online and understand the dangers of the internet. Pupils take on positions of responsibility with pride. They value being selected as school councillors. Pupils are proud to have contributed their ideas to changes to the lunch menu. They also enjoy a range of clubs that develop their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the knowledge the school wants pupils to know and remember has not been identified precisely. This means that pupils' knowledge does not build well over time. The school needs to ensure that key knowledge is identified, so pupils know and remember more.
- Some areas of the personal development curriculum are not designed well enough. The schools' plans to improve pupils' understanding of lives different from their own are not yet embedded. As a result, pupils' knowledge of how people might live beyond their community is not as strong as it could be. The school should enable pupils to gain a broader understanding of diversity beyond their community.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
53 pupils on roll
Schools near Rackenford Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 88% met the expected standard |
| East Anstey Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| East Worlington Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Bolham Community Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Bishops Nympton Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
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
- Miss Emily Budden
- Phone
- 01884881354
- Address
- Rackenford, Tiverton, EX16 8DU
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113495
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.