Uffculme Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths59%

59%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

252 pupils on roll, with places for 248

Eligible for free school meals15.9%

15.9%, 10.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.4%

2.4%, 19.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.3%

10.3%, 4.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Uffculme Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Culmstock Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Willand School2 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Burlescombe Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good86% met the expected standard
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School3 milesReport card: Expected standard64% 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
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.