UKSchoolSearch
OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 150918

South Molton Community Primary School

Academy converter · South Molton · EX36 3BA

Ages 2–11 · 242 pupils · Devon

School website

Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

Read full report

Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-12-06

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill101%

242 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
242
Boys / girls
116 / 126
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
242 / 240 (101%)
Free school meals
31%
FSM pupils
72
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Ventrus Limited
Headteacher
Mr Tom Parkin

Location

Address
North Road
Postcode
EX36 3BA
Town
South Molton
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
North Devon
Constituency
North Devon
Urban/rural
Larger 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 2–11, in South Molton, Devon, 242 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 31%.

Open schools in South Molton
6
Primary schools in South Molton
4
Academies among open schools in South Molton
50% (3)
Open schools in EX36
6
Primary in EX36
4
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 South MoltonNear EX36

  • North Molton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    South Molton · EX36 3HL · Devon

    Ages 2–11

    • KS239%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM27.4%

    2.6 miles away

  • Filleigh Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Barnstaple · EX32 0RS · Devon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS225%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM20.4%

    3.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Tom Parkin
Telephone
01769572198
Website
http://www.southmoltonprimary.devon.sch.uk

Official links