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South Molton United CofE Primary School

Academy converter · South Molton · EX36 4EN

Ages 4–11 · 222 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Requires improvement

Inspection date

2023-09-13

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

222 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
222
Boys / girls
108 / 114
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
222 / 240 (93%)
Free school meals
27.6%
FSM pupils
61
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 HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Ventrus Limited
Headteacher
Ms Kate Harvey

Location

Address
Exeter Road
Postcode
EX36 4EN
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 4–11, in South Molton, Devon, 222 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 27.6%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Exeter.

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

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Kate Harvey
Telephone
01769572656
Website
http://www.smups.devon.sch.uk

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