SchoolScoresThe Clinton CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of ALUMNIS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Merton, Okehampton, EX20 3EQ · Proposed to close
01805 603357 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 July 2025, 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.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 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 115th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 118th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 47th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 10 parents who had raised a concern 135th highest of 137 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 112th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 45%). 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
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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 4 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 4 |
| Of those, offered a place | 4 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 6 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
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 5th highest of 11 state primary schools in Okehampton. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.5% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 11 state primary schools in Okehampton. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 11 state primary schools in Okehampton. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 7th highest of 11 state primary schools in Okehampton. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Okehampton. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Okehampton. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 11 state primary schools in Okehampton. 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 11 state primary schools in Okehampton. 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 6th highest of 11 state primary schools in Okehampton. Higher than 4% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.4 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 11 state primary schools in Okehampton. Higher than 1% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 5.6 | 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
- Beaford Community Primary and Nursery School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dolton CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Clinton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend The Clinton CofE Primary School?
80% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Clinton CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Clinton CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 4 families put The Clinton CofE Primary School as their first choice for 4 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 4 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 145844.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.