Willand School
Gables Road, Willand, Cullompton, EX15 2QLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Willand School is a primary school in Cullompton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 143rd of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2024, report published 6 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 23 January 2024
Willand school is inclusive and welcoming. It provides a safe and happy environment for pupils. Pupils, including those in Reception Year, talk positively and confidently about the school and their learning. Many pupils say that one of the best things about the school is the supportive and kind staff. Pupils know that if they have a worry there are adults that they can talk to. There are high expectations for behaviour. Most pupils know and understand the expectations. In the early years, children quickly learn the rules and routines. They develop increasing independence through their learning and play. Pupils recognise how the school rules, 'be respectful, be safe and be ready', help them to know how to behave. There is a strong sense of community at the school. Parents and carers appreciate the dedication and care their children receive from school staff. There are a range of leadership opportunities for pupils. These include librarians, sports leaders, school council and eco-council. These opportunities help pupils to learn about responsibility and to be active citizens in the school. Pupils enjoy a range of trips and visits, such as the Year 6 residential trip. These experiences beyond the classroom help to extend and enrich pupils' learning.
What the school should improve
- The school has not checked that some areas of the curriculum are implemented as planned. As a result, in some subjects, the curriculum does not have the intended impact. For example, assessment is not used effectively. This means that pupils' understanding is less secure. The school must strengthen subject leadership to better support staff, including in the use of assessment, so that pupils know more and remember more in the longer term.
- In some subjects, teaching does not make effective use of information about pupils with SEND. As a result, some pupils with SEND do not develop their knowledge well enough across all subjects. The school must ensure that the information about pupils with SEND is used consistently well to ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
64 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
408 pupils on roll, with places for 417
Schools near Willand School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Halberton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Uffculme Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% 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
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Naomi Tottle
- Phone
- 01884820367
- Address
- Gables Road, Willand, Cullompton, EX15 2QL
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113114
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.