Umberleigh Primary Academy
Dorridge Hill, Umberleigh, EX37 9ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Umberleigh Primary Academy is a primary school in Umberleigh for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 112th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2011, report published 4 October 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 April 2023
Pupils are happy at Umberleigh Primary Academy and they enjoy coming to school. They are proud to be part of the school family and the community. Parents appreciate the warm and caring approach leaders provide and the support pupils receive. One parent said, 'Umberleigh Academy has a lovely community spirit and the children always appear delighted to feel part of it.' Leaders are determined for pupils to succeed. They have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum that helps pupils to build their knowledge well. Pupils are supported to know what makes an effective learner and to take pride in all that they do. Pupils are polite and respectful. They show positive attitudes to learning and in all aspects of school life. Adults create a nurturing and safe environment that helps pupils to grow in confidence. Pupils work well with each other and they enjoy being part of the school team. Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs, such as 'goal getters' and 'the great outdoors'. They value the opportunities they have to contribute to the school. For example, 'eco rangers' help the school to save electricity. Pupils enjoy attending residentials. They take on responsibilities and overcome their fears.
What the school should improve
- Some staff lack the necessary subject knowledge they need to deliver the curriculum effectively, including in the early years. As a result, some pupils do not build their knowledge well enough, including when learning to read. Leaders must ensure that all staff build their subject knowledge and expertise to deliver the curriculum effectively across all subjects.
- The needs of some pupils with SEND are not met well enough. Some pupils' learning targets lack precision. As a result, these pupils do not build their knowledge as well as they could. Leaders must ensure that learning targets focus on the most significant gaps in pupils' knowledge. This will enable them to check that all pupils receive the support they need to learn well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
94 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near Umberleigh Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 87% met the expected standard |
| Swimbridge Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Filleigh Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 20% met the expected standard |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Polak
- Phone
- 01769540362
- Address
- Dorridge Hill, Umberleigh, EX37 9AD
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 141847
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.