Sidmouth Church of England Primary School
55 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, EX10 9XBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sidmouth Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Sidmouth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 89th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 February 2025, report published 11 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Pupils thrive at this friendly and inclusive school. Staff know each pupil well. Relationships between adults and pupils are strong. Pupils are happy and safe. They know they can speak to an adult to share concerns. Pupils trust staff to act on any problems quickly and effectively, and they do. The school has placed the values of aspire, flourish and achieve at the centre of learning. Staff have high expectations for all pupils' achievement and behaviour. Pupils respond to these. They are keen to learn, and most achieve well. Pupils value the rewards they receive for making positive choices about their learning and behaviour. Learning extends beyond the academic. Pupils enjoy the opportunity to take on leadership roles, for example as eco-leaders and school councillors. Older pupils support younger children through their role as prefects. This helps them to learn about responsibility. Pupils develop a sense of citizenship through their involvement in civic events such as singing at a regional festival. They experience a variety of educational visits. These develop their interests and their wider personal qualities. Pupils challenge themselves and manage risk during outdoor adventure activities. These experiences give them a feeling of pride in their achievements.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment does not identify whether pupils have secured the skills and knowledge needed. Therefore, some pupils develop gaps in learning. The trust should ensure that teachers know how to use assessment to inform adaptations to teaching and consolidate pupils' understanding over time.
- In some subjects, the way the curriculum is implemented does not routinely help pupils build on their existing knowledge. Consequently, pupils do not learn as well as they should. The trust should ensure that all staff have the teaching knowledge they need to implement the curriculum as intended.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
81 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
448 pupils on roll, with places for 664
Schools near Sidmouth Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidbury Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Newton Poppleford Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Tipton St John Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Otterton Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ottery St Mary Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Alex Spraggon
- Phone
- 01395514146
- Address
- 55 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, EX10 9XB
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 143183
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.