Culmstock Primary School

A good community school school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Culmstock Primary School.

Cullompton, EX153JP Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 January 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Culmstock
Cullompton, EX153JP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113071
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Culmstock, Cullompton, EX15 3JP
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
140 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
126
Free School Meals
15.1% (19 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.3% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.8 (9.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 107.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Culmstock Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 105.0
2024 100.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
126 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire, Believe, Achieve"

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Head of School, Mrs Clare Nevinson. The message emphasizes a happy, secure and stimulating environment; a broad and balanced curriculum; valuing individuals; strong home–school partnership; and a focus on enabling children to reach their potential and develop a love of learning, within the Culmstock Way Values.

Facilities

Victorian building Self-contained Foundation Stage Unit Two playgrounds Large field for sports and environmental studies

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast included, before 8.00am and a snack is provided after 4.30pm. Breakfast Club from 7.45am; After School Club from 3.30–6.00pm. Booking via the school office or by calling 01884 840598.

Admissions Criteria

Devon County Council is the admissions authority and policies are published for each academic year. Applications for Reception are offered at the start of the September term after the child’s fourth birthday, via the Local Authority. Preschool admissions are made directly to the school. There are separate policies for 2025-26 and 2026-27, with an appeals process via Devon County Council. For questions about joining the school, contact the school office or Devon Admissions Service.

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