Upottery Primary School
Upottery, Honiton, EX14 9QTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Upottery Primary School is a primary school in Honiton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 1st of 7 primary schools in Honiton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 October 2024, report published 14 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils are happy and safe in Upottery School. They enjoy coming to school and work hard. Pupils benefit from the opportunities they have to influence the school, for example by being an eco-leader. There are many opportunities in place to broaden pupils' horizons, for example through whole school trips and events. Pupils appreciate the many clubs they can attend and enjoy all the books on offer. Parents and carers are very positive about the school. Pupils live out the school values of 'Be Valued; Be Inspired; and Be Your Best'. They understand how these values help them to learn and get on well together. Pupils are clear that bullying does not happen in their school. Typically, pupils behave well. Many aspects of the school have been developed since the last inspection. The school has worked effectively to strengthen the quality of education pupils receive, including those pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Staff are proud to work at the school and value the improvements that have been made. These developments can be seen in pupils' positive attitudes to their learning and the quality of their work. As a result, the majority of pupils learn well.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, staff do not have the subject knowledge they need to be able to adapt lessons to meet the learning needs of all pupils effectively. This prevents some pupils from gaining the information or skills that they need. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the knowledge they need so that every pupil learns as deeply as they can in all areas of the curriculum.
- Some writing activities are too complicated for younger pupils and those with SEND. Sometimes, these pupils are expected to write words and sentences that are beyond their ability. Leaders should ensure that pupils are only asked to write words and sentences that include spelling and handwriting they know, so they can practise what they have been taught and can be successful.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
90 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Upottery Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchstanton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Stockland Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Honiton Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Offwell Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Hemyock Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Pettifer
- Phone
- 01404861292
- Address
- Upottery, Honiton, EX14 9QT
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113112
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.