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Wilcombe Primary School

Academy converter · Tiverton · EX16 4AL

Ages 3–11 · 157 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

93%

Overall absence

6.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-10

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

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)93%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
113.0
Avg scaled score — maths
111.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.4%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.0%
Enrolments in measure
147

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 fill79%

157 pupils · 200 places

Pupils on roll
157
Boys / girls
92 / 65
School capacity
200
Capacity fill
157 / 200 (79%)
Free school meals
45.2%
FSM pupils
71
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

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
Ms Charlotte Hill-Jones

Location

Address
Lazenby Road, Wilcombe
Postcode
EX16 4AL
Town
Tiverton
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
Mid Devon
Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 3–11, in Tiverton, Devon, 157 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 45.2%.

Open schools in Tiverton
20
Primary schools in Tiverton
16
Academies among open schools in Tiverton
50% (10)
Open schools in EX16
20
Primary in EX16
16
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 TivertonNear EX16

  • Tidcombe Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Tiverton · EX16 4BP · Devon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence3.8%

    0.3 miles away

  • Two Moors Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Foundation school · Primary

    Tiverton · EX16 6HH · Devon

    Ages 2–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence6.1%

    0.7 miles away

  • Castle Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Tiverton · EX16 6QR · Devon

    Ages 4–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence5.9%

    0.7 miles away

  • Heathcoat Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Foundation school · Primary

    Tiverton · EX16 5HE · Devon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence4.9%

    1.1 miles away

  • Bolham Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Tiverton · EX16 7RA · Devon

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence3.7%

    1.8 miles away

  • Halberton Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Tiverton · EX16 7AT · Devon

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence4.6%

    2.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Charlotte Hill-Jones
Telephone
01884253025
Website
http://www.wilcombe-pri.devon.sch.uk

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