Uffculme Primary School
Ashley Road, Uffculme, Cullompton, EX15 3AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Uffculme Primary School is a primary school in Cullompton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 103rd of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2015, report published 20 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Pupils at Uffculme Primary School are happy, enthusiastic learners. They relish the challenge of learning new topics. For example, Year 4 pupils spoke knowledgeably about the impact of the volcanic eruption on the citizens of ancient Pompeii. Children in Reception were observed eagerly identifying key words hidden in Easter eggs around the setting. Through the curriculum, pupils develop kindness, respect and empathy. Pupils learn to form strong friendships. Consequently, pupils are happy and proud of their school. Therefore, they attend well. Behaviour in lessons and around the school site is excellent. Pupils are confident that adults will resolve any worries they have. Pupils play well together. Children in Reception learn the routines of school very well. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their understanding of the wider world. Pupils experience the importance of democracy through voting for the school council. Older pupils are appointed as sports leaders to organise games at lunch and breaktimes. Most pupils represent the school in external sporting and cultural events. Visits to places of religious and cultural significance further support pupils' knowledge of the wider world. For instance, the whole school visits the village church to celebrate Easter.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not extend pupils' knowledge and understanding. This limits the degree to which pupils are able to demonstrate in-depth subject knowledge and skills. The school and the trust should support pupils to deepen their understanding of subject concepts and ideas to prepare them well for what they will learn next.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
252 pupils on roll, with places for 248
Schools near Uffculme Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culmstock Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Willand School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Burlescombe Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Fraser Wallace
- Phone
- 01884840282
- Address
- Ashley Road, Uffculme, Cullompton, EX15 3AY
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 139887
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.