South Brent Primary School
Totnes Road, South Brent, TQ10 9JNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
South Brent Primary School is a primary school in South Brent for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 211th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 March 2023, report published 2 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 8 March 2023
Pupils, parents and staff are proud to be part of South Brent Primary School. Staff know pupils and their families well. Pupils respect each other and value the positive relationships they have with staff. Staff have high expectations of pupils. As a result, the school is calm, and pupils behave well. Pupils understand what bullying is. Bullying is rare. Staff help pupils to resolve disagreements quickly. During 'circle time', pupils trust each other to talk about how they are feeling. When pupils need extra support to manage emotions, they get appropriate help in 'The Den'. Pupils build resilience and independence so they are ready for the next stage of their education. The school has an ambitious and rich curriculum. Pupils learn about different cultures and religions and the importance of respecting diversity. They know how to stay healthy. Pupils enjoy taking part in a wide range of sports clubs. Furthermore, pupils learn leadership skills by holding important roles on the school council and as eco-warriors, librarians and activity leaders.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils with SEND do not always benefit from precise support through an adapted curriculum. This means they do not always learn well. Leaders should ensure that targeted support is precise so that all pupils with SEND learn as well as they could.
- Assessment is not used well in some areas of the wider curriculum. Teachers do not always use assessment information to adapt their teaching accordingly. As a result, pupils do not remember the intended curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that assessment is used effectively in all subjects to understand what pupils know and remember over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
163 pupils on roll, with places for 293
Schools near South Brent Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Ugborough Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Stowford School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Buckfastleigh Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| The Erme Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 13% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Rachel Berry
- Phone
- 0136472203
- Address
- Totnes Road, South Brent, TQ10 9JN
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 137647
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.