South Molton Community Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

North Road, South Molton, EX36 3BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

South Molton Community Primary School is a primary school in South Molton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 December 2023, report published 18 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Pupil numbers and mix

242 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals30.2%

30.2%, 3.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.3%

8.3%, 13.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.6%

18.6%, 3.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near South Molton Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
South Molton United CofE Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement52% met the expected standard
North Molton Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Filleigh Community Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Good20% met the expected standard
Bishops Nympton Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Good40% met the expected standard
Kings Nympton Community Primary School5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Tom Parkin
Address
North Road, South Molton, EX36 3BA
Local authority
Devon
URN
150918

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.