Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Academy
Thurlestone, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Academy is a primary school in Kingsbridge for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 2nd of 8 primary schools in Kingsbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2013, report published 6 January 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Thurlestone is a highly effective school where pupils are very well cared for. The school is ambitious for every pupil, constantly looking for ways to further improve outcomes for everyone. This can be seen in the continual improvements they make to the ways in which they help pupils to learn. As a result, pupils are very well prepared for secondary school when they reach the end of Year 6. Pupils are very fond of their school. They say that poor behaviour is very rare. Pupils are confident that staff always listen to them and sort out any issues quickly. Pupils really enjoy the lessons and activities on offer in the school. They particularly enjoy the opportunities they get for wider activities. For example, pupils talk enthusiastically about the school's football premier league and forest school. Most parents and carers really value the school. They appreciate that their children are happy and well looked after. The school listens to parents and takes their concerns seriously. Many parents value the way the school supports their children to develop both academically and personally. They appreciate the focus on values such as respect, kindness and service.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
149 pupils on roll, with places for 133
Schools near Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| West Alvington Church of England Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
| Kingsbridge Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 61% met the expected standard |
| Salcombe Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hannah Ruston
- Phone
- 01548560494
- Address
- Thurlestone, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3NB
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 144074
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.