St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6QF · Devon · primary school
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68th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.7/10 against 3,510 of them, against 6.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 301 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage the current over-capacity status for new admissions? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the school integrate the breakfast and after-school clubs into the daily routine?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, underpinned by its motto of ‘Growing together in mind, body and spirit’. The inspection highlights strong relationships, high expectations for behaviour, and an ambitious curriculum that effectively supports pupil development and confidence.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from ‘respectful and nurturing relationships’ and feel safe, with staff knowing them well.
- There is a ‘whole-school culture of prioritising reading’, with effective phonics teaching and support for those falling behind.
- The curriculum in core subjects like mathematics and English is ‘well-sequenced’, helping pupils build knowledge over time.
- Staff promote pupils’ personal development extensively, fostering independence and resilience through extra-curricular opportunities.
- Governors provide ‘suitable challenge to leaders’, ensuring improvements are rapid and there is no complacency.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum in all subjects is ‘fully embedded and sequenced’, as recent developments have not yet been implemented across some subject areas.
- Leaders need to quickly put in place planned changes for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to provide the ‘precise and targeted support’ required to overcome barriers to learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff who are well trained and quick to notice and respond to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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