SchoolScoresBranscombe CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Branscombe, Seaton, EX12 3DA
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 October 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 February 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Devon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Seaton. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Seaton. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Seaton. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.8% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Seaton. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Seaton. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Seaton. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Seaton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Seaton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Seaton. Higher than 0% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 6.0 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Seaton. Higher than 0% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Beer CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Branscombe CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Branscombe CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 October 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 February 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151001.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.