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Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School

Academy converter · Totnes · TQ9 6LH

Ages 4–11 · 87 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

100%

Overall absence

6.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2025-12-02

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)100%
Higher standard (RWM)33%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
109.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
110.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.1%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
4.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.4%
Enrolments in measure
85

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill83%

87 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
87
Boys / girls
49 / 38
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
87 / 105 (83%)
Free school meals
12.6%
FSM pupils
11
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Exeter
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Academy trust
THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Sponsor
The Academy for Character and Excellence
Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Dean

Location

Address
Berry Pomeroy, Berry Pomeroy Primary Schol
Postcode
TQ9 6LH
Town
Totnes
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
South Hams
Constituency
South Devon
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Totnes, Devon, 87 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 12.6%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Exeter.

Open schools in Totnes
20
Primary schools in Totnes
10
Academies among open schools in Totnes
50% (10)
Open schools in TQ9
22
Primary in TQ9
10
Open schools in Devon LA
428
Primary in Devon LA
310

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in TotnesNear TQ9

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Dean
Telephone
01803863519
Website
https://www.berrypomeroyschool.org/

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