Southmead School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Wrafton Road, Braunton, EX33 2BUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Southmead School is a primary school in Braunton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 119th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 March 2013, report published 22 April 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths72%

72%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

341 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals19.1%

19.1%, 7.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.4%

9.4%, 12.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.9%

12.9%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.6%

2.6%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Southmead School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Caen Community Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	55% met the expected standard
Kingsacre Primary School	0.8 miles	Report card: Strong standard	88% met the expected standard
Fremington Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	46% met the expected standard
Georgeham Church of England Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	46% met the expected standard
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Foundation school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Trust: Braunton Learning Co-operative
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Plumb
Phone: 01271812448
Website: southmead.devon.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Wrafton Road, Braunton, EX33 2BU
Local authority: Devon
URN: 113139

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.