SchoolScoresColyton Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
The Butts, West Street, Colyton, EX24 6NU
01297 552231 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Devon comparisons use the 142 of its 308 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 166 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 38th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 77th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 84th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern Joint 22nd highest of 137 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 22nd highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 25%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Devon figures pool parents at the Devon schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
18 pupils in this year group.
61% — 2 points above the Devon average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 93rd highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 62nd highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 84th highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 112th highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 143rd lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 171st lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. 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 308 state primary schools in Devon. 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 Joint 164th highest of 307 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 37% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.5 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 78th highest of 307 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 142nd highest of 224 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 17.8%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Seaton Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Musbury Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- Shute Community Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Colyton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Colyton Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Colyton Primary Academy?
97% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Colyton Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Colyton Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Colyton Primary Academy as their first choice for 29 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148011.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.