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Ermington Primary School

Academy converter · Ivybridge · PL21 9NH

Ages 4–11 · 85 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

86%

Overall absence

4.3%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-06-25

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

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)86%
Higher standard (RWM)14%
Avg scaled score — reading
112.0
Avg scaled score — maths
110.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.3%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
97

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

7

Places offered

7

1st-preference offers

7

Total preferences (any rank)
22
Preferred offers (top 3)
7
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill57%

85 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
85
Boys / girls
47 / 38
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
85 / 150 (57%)
Free school meals
5.9%
FSM pupils
5
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

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
Westcountry Schools Trust
Headteacher
Mr Dan Kay

Location

Address
School Road, Ermington
Postcode
PL21 9NH
Town
Ivybridge
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
South Hams
Constituency
South West Devon
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to 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 Ivybridge, Devon, 85 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 5.9%.

Open schools in Ivybridge
9
Primary schools in Ivybridge
8
Academies among open schools in Ivybridge
67% (6)
Open schools in PL21
9
Primary in PL21
8
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.

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    • KS273%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM14.5%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Manor Primary School, Ivybridge

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    • KS268%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM23.2%
    • Demand1.00

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    • KS283%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM8.7%
    • Demand1.00

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  • The Erme Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM17.8%
    • Demand1.00

    2.1 miles away

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM14.2%
    • Demand1.02

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS233%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM14.3%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Ugborough Primary School

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    • KS255%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM7.0%
    • Demand1.00

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Dan Kay
Telephone
01548830459
Website
https://www.ermingtonprimary.co.uk/

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