Stokenham Area Primary School
Stokenham, Kingsbridge, TQ7 2SJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stokenham Area Primary School is a primary school in Kingsbridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 3rd of 8 primary schools in Kingsbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 30 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
The school has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils benefit from a wide and varied curriculum. As a result, pupils at this school thrive. Throughout the school, pupils consistently demonstrate the school's values of being 'kind, responsible and safe'. Older pupils understand that they are role models to younger pupils. Pupils are keen to do their best. Staff build positive relationships with pupils. Pupils respond well to instructions from staff. As a result, the school is calm, and pupils work purposefully. Pupils have a strong understanding of fundamental British values. They talk with confidence about the importance of democracy and tolerance. Pupils learn these values in an age-appropriate way. For example, children in Reception vote for the book they would like to read at the end of the day. Older pupils vote for who they want to represent them in their school council. Pupils also take on roles as one of the school's young leaders. Pupils in the art council present artists and music to other pupils during assemblies. Eco-councillors take part in the local beach clean. These roles help pupils to understand what it means to be an active citizen.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not been precise enough in identifying the key knowledge it wants pupils to know and remember. As a result, pupils' understanding of some subjects is superficial. This means that pupils have gaps in their knowledge and their recall of prior learning is not secure. The school must ensure that curriculum knowledge is precise and that there are regular opportunities to review past learning to ensure pupils remember knowledge in the long term.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
202 pupils on roll, with places for 222
Schools near Stokenham Area Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleton Church of England Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| East Allington Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Kingsbridge Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 61% met the expected standard |
| Stoke Fleming Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Salcombe Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Tess Coulthard
- Phone
- 01548580551
- Address
- Stokenham, Kingsbridge, TQ7 2SJ
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113223
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.