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Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School

Voluntary controlled school · Cullompton · EX15 2AD

Ages 4–11 · 172 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

76%

Overall absence

4.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-27

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

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)76%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.1%
Unauthorised0.5%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.7%
Enrolments in measure
138

Absence trend

2021/22

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 fill98%

172 pupils · 175 places

Pupils on roll
172
Boys / girls
74 / 98
School capacity
175
Capacity fill
172 / 175 (98%)
Free school meals
4.7%
FSM pupils
8
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Exeter
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary controlled school
Federation
The Culm Valley Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Danielle Joyce

Location

Address
Fore Street, Kentisbeare
Postcode
EX15 2AD
Town
Cullompton
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
Mid Devon
Constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth
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 voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Cullompton, Devon, 172 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 4.7%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Exeter.

Open schools in Cullompton
11
Primary schools in Cullompton
9
Academies among open schools in Cullompton
55% (6)
Open schools in EX15
12
Primary in EX15
9
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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  • Willand School

    Community school · Primary

    Cullompton · EX15 2QL · Devon

    Ages 4–11

    Status: Open

    2.6 miles away

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  • K-HQ

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    Devon · EX15 2BY · Devon

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.4 miles away

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  • Uffculme School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Cullompton · EX15 3AG · Devon

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Danielle Joyce
Telephone
01884266330
Website
https://www.kentisbeare-primary.devon.sch.uk/

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