South Molton United CofE Primary School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for South Molton United CofE Primary School.

South Molton, EX364EN Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

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KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
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Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
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Raw: Requires Improvement

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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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
13 September 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Exeter Road
South Molton, EX364EN
Phone
1769572656
Website
smups.devon.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
151056
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Exeter Road, South Molton, EX36 4EN
Website
http://www.smups.devon.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Opened
01-09-2024
Trust/MAT
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Exeter
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

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Derived insights and analysis

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Uniquely different; United together; Universally prepared"

Koinonia Uniquely different United together Universally prepared

South Molton United CE Primary is a church school with SIAMS inspection; Koinonia is the overarching value; the school emphasises the three Us: uniquely different, united together, universally prepared.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Forest School Club

Facilities

Modern building Extensive grounds Great outdoor space Large inside and outside learning space Purpose-built classrooms Outdoor canopy

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum with emphasis on vocabulary, oracy and reading Learning organisers summarise key vocabulary, knowledge and steps for each unit, with end-of-unit showcases Curriculum is designed to be experiential and open eyes to opportunities beyond daily life Design and Technology includes three units per year: textiles, cooking, and a summer 3D project Computing includes programming (Scratch) and extensive focus on E-Safety Accelerated Reader is used to guide reading and comprehension

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

As a voluntary aided (VA) school, SMUPS is its own Admissions Authority with responsibility for admissions policies and decisions. The school works with Devon County Council's in-year admissions scheme. The school publishes its admissions policy documents for 2025-26 and 2026-27 and provides information about appeals and waiting lists. Devon's admissions service can be contacted for further information.

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