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Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy

Academy converter · Tiverton · EX16 8AH

Ages 2–11 · 135 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

75%

Overall absence

4.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-13

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong 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)75%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.7%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
94

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 fill113%

135 pupils · 120 places

Pupils on roll
135
Boys / girls
66 / 69
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
135 / 120 (113%)
Free school meals
33%
FSM pupils
38
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
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Exeter
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Polak

Location

Address
Fore Street, Witheridge
Postcode
EX16 8AH
Town
Tiverton
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 Tiverton, Devon, 135 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 33%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Exeter.

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

  • East Worlington Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Crediton · EX17 4TS · Devon

    Ages 0–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM20.0%

    2.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Daniel Polak
Telephone
01884860518
Website
http://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk

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