A good community school school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Culmstock Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Basic details and characteristics
Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 105.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 103.0 | 105.0 |
| 2024 | 100.0 | 107.0 |
Overall Trend:
Declining trend (-0.5 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-0.5 per year)
Down -0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Inspire, Believe, Achieve"
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.
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.
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.