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St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Academy converter · Crediton · EX17 6QE

Ages 2–11 · 51 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

42%

Overall absence

4.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-06-02

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong 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)42%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
96.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.9%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
2.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
42

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 fill49%

51 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
51
Boys / girls
21 / 30
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
51 / 105 (49%)
Free school meals
33.3%
FSM pupils
15
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

Religious character
Anglican/Church of England
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHULMLEIGH ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
CHULMLEIGH ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Jessica Wright

Location

Address
Eastington Road, Lapford
Postcode
EX17 6QE
Town
Crediton
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
Mid Devon
Constituency
Central 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 2–11, in Crediton, Devon, 51 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 33.3%. Religious character: Anglican/Church of England.

Open schools in Crediton
12
Primary schools in Crediton
11
Academies among open schools in Crediton
42% (5)
Open schools in EX17
12
Primary in EX17
11
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 CreditonNear EX17

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jessica Wright
Telephone
0136383292
Website
https://www.stc-primary.devon.sch.uk/

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