Tidcombe Primary School
Marina Way, Tiverton, EX16 4BPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tidcombe Primary School is a primary school in Tiverton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 3rd of 15 primary schools in Tiverton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 January 2013, report published 13 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 January 2025
Pupils at this school love to learn. They are proud of the friendships they build and are respectful of differences. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils meet these high expectations and display positive attitudes to learning. Pupils are safe. They know that if they have any worries there is an adult that they can talk to. Pupils are kind and thoughtful. In their roles as librarians and play leaders, pupils act as roles models and set an example to other pupils. The school council meets regularly with school leaders to identify ways to improve the school further. This has resulted in the introduction of the house point system to celebrate positive behaviour. Pupils benefit from a range of exciting after-school clubs to help develop their talents and interests. For example, pupils attend French, mathematics, and recorder club. Trips to the local zoo and nearby beaches, along with visits from theatre companies, help pupils to develop an appreciation of nature and the arts.
What the school should improve
- In the early years, the activities planned for continuous provision and the quality of adult interactions are variable in quality and impact. This means that opportunities for children to deepen or consolidate their knowledge are less effective than they could be. The trust should ensure that children's learning is maximised in the continuous provision, so that they achieve as well as they should and are ready for the next stage of their education.
- Learning activities are not always adapted well enough to meet the needs of all pupils. This means that some pupils complete work that is not ambitious enough. The trust should ensure that the curriculum is delivered so that pupils achieve as well as they can.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
143 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Tidcombe Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcombe Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 17% met the expected standard |
| Blundell's Preparatory School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Two Moors Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 55% met the expected standard |
| Castle Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Heathcoat Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 28% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Adam Evans
- Phone
- 01884252973
- Address
- Marina Way, Tiverton, EX16 4BP
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 143184
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.