South Molton United CofE Primary School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Exeter Road
 South Molton
 Devon EX36 4EN
Telephone: 01769 572656

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: The Harbour Schools Partnership
Sponsor: Ventrus Limited

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Ms Kate Harvey (since September 2025 – came from Ashleigh CofE Primary School)
Previous Headteacher: Kevin O'Donnell
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 11.68 / 12.07
Non-teaching Staff*: 15.8
Number of pupils: 228
Pupils Per Teacher: 19.5
Sex: Mixed (47% boys / 53% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 26.80% (medium)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 21.1%
Local child deprivation rate: 14.1% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 11.4%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 6.5%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 12.1km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South West
Authority: Devon
Constituency: North Devon
Electoral Ward: South Molton
School Number: 8783459

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 13th September 2023 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

External Links

DfE Record: View record
The Schools Guide: School indicators | Staff indicators
 
 

Nearby Schools

  1. South Molton Community College (0.3km) show on map
  2. South Molton Community Primary School (0.9km) show on map
  3. North Molton Primary School (5.1km) show on map
  4. Bishops Nympton Primary School (5.2km) show on map
  5. Filleigh Community Primary School (5.3km) show on map
  6. Kings Nympton Community Primary School (6.6km) show on map
  7. West Buckland School (7.6km) show on map
  8. Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Lib... (8.2km) show on map
  9. Brayford Academy (9.7km) show on map
  10. Umberleigh Primary Academy (9.9km) show on map
  11. Swimbridge Church of England Primary School (10.4km) show on map
  12. Chulmleigh Primary School (10.9km) show on map
  13. Chulmleigh Community College (10.9km) show on map
  14. High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy (12.1km) show on map
  15. Landkey Community Primary Academy (13.1km) show on map
  16. East Worlington Primary School (13.2km) show on map
  17. Bratton Fleming Community Primary School (14.2km) show on map
  18. Goodleigh Church of England Primary School (14.3km) show on map
  19. Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy (14.5km) show on map
  20. Orchard Vale Community School (14.8km) show on map
  21. Bishops Tawton Primary School (15.3km) show on map
  22. The Lampard Community School (15.5km) show on map
  23. East Anstey Primary School (15.7km) show on map
  24. Rackenford Church of England Primary School (15.7km) show on map
  25. Newport Community School Primary Academy (15.7km) show on map
  26. Eden Park Academy (15.7km) show on map
  27. The Park Community School (16.1km) show on map
  28. Holywell Church of England School (16.2km) show on map
  29. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple (16.4km) show on map
  30. Ashleigh CofE Primary School (16.6km) show on map
  31. Shirwell Community Primary School (16.8km) show on map
  32. St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School (17.0km) show on map
  33. Yeo Valley Primary School (17.0km) show on map
  34. Pathfield School (17.7km) show on map
  35. Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy (17.7km) show on map
  36. Pilton Infants' Academy (17.7km) show on map
  37. Pilton Community College (18.2km) show on map
  38. Sticklepath Community Primary Academy (18.2km) show on map
  39. On Track Education Barnstaple (18.5km) show on map
  40. The Shoreline Academy (18.5km) show on map
  41. Acorn School (18.6km) show on map
  42. Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School (18.7km) show on map
  43. Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School (18.8km) show on map
  44. Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School (19.0km) show on map
  45. Roundswell Community Primary Academy (19.1km) show on map
  46. Winkleigh Primary School (19.2km) show on map
  47. Dolton Church of England Primary School (19.3km) show on map
  48. Exford Church of England First School (19.4km) show on map
  49. Parracombe Church of England Primary School (19.9km) show on map
  50. Kentisbury Primary School (20.0km) show on map
  51. All Saints CofE VC Infants School (20.8km) show on map
  52. Dulverton Junior School (20.8km) show on map
  53. Marwood School (20.8km) show on map
  54. Fremington Primary School (21.2km) show on map
  55. Great Torrington School (21.6km) show on map
  56. Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England P... (21.9km) show on map
  57. The Clinton Church of England Primary School (22.8km) show on map
  58. Copplestone Primary School (23.1km) show on map
  59. Instow Community Primary and Pre-School (23.6km) show on map
  60. Bow Community Primary School (23.8km) show on map
  61. Lynton Church of England Primary School (24.1km) show on map
  62. North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery (24.1km) show on map
  63. Bampton Church of England Primary School (24.2km) show on map
  64. Southmead School (24.3km) show on map
  65. Braunton Academy (24.3km) show on map
  66. East-the-Water Community Primary School (24.6km) show on map
  67. Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School (24.9km) show on map
  68. Caen Community Primary School (25.0km) show on map
  69. Cutcombe Church of England First School (25.3km) show on map
  70. Appledore School (25.5km) show on map
  71. Combe Martin Primary School (25.5km) show on map
  72. Sandford School (25.6km) show on map
  73. Kingsacre Primary School (25.7km) show on map
  74. St Mary's CofE Primary School (25.7km) show on map
  75. West Down School (25.8km) show on map
  76. Monkleigh Primary School (25.8km) show on map
  77. Exbourne Church of England Primary School (25.8km) show on map
  78. Marland School (26.0km) show on map
  79. Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School (26.1km) show on map
  80. West Croft School (26.2km) show on map
  81. Bolham Community Primary School (26.2km) show on map
  82. St Margaret's Church of England Junior School (26.5km) show on map
  83. Kingsley School Devon (26.6km) show on map
  84. St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School (26.6km) show on map
  85. Bideford College (26.7km) show on map
  86. Tiverton High School (26.7km) show on map
  87. St John's Catholic Primary School (26.9km) show on map
  88. Hatherleigh Community Primary School (26.9km) show on map
  89. Heathcoat Primary School (27.1km) show on map
  90. ACE Tiverton Special School (27.2km) show on map
  91. Landscore Primary School (27.3km) show on map
  92. Queen Elizabeth's (27.4km) show on map
  93. St Dubricius Church of England VA School (27.5km) show on map
  94. Castle Primary School (27.6km) show on map
  95. Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit (27.6km) show on map
  96. Yeoford Community Primary School (27.7km) show on map
  97. Two Moors Primary School (27.7km) show on map
  98. Hayward's Primary School (28.1km) show on map
  99. Spreyton School (28.6km) show on map
  100. Blundell's School (28.6km) show on map
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