Highampton Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Highampton Beaworthy Devon EX21 5LE |
| Phone | 01409231339 |
| Reference Number | 146248 |
Highampton Community Primary School has been inspected for the first time since its conversion to an academy in 2018 and is rated as good across all categories. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to the education and personal development of its pupils. Students enjoy their learning, exhibit positive behavior, and actively contribute to the school community through various clubs and activities. Parents express high levels of satisfaction, with all respondents recommending the school. This is a small rural school, with a higher-than-average proportion of pupils with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 27 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.56%
Girls: 44.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 13.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 12 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Highampton Community Primary School | |
| 25 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit kindness and happiness while attending school.
- The school maintains high expectations for pupil behavior.
- The curriculum is well-designed for mixed-age classes.
- Strong emphasis on early reading and phonics instruction.
- Effective use of assessment to support pupil progress.
- Broad personal development opportunities including residential trips.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum in some subjects does not build effectively on early years learning.
- Pupils' understanding of diversity beyond their community is limited.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School
Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5PU |
1.6 miles |
|
Hatherleigh Community Primary School
South Street, Hatherleigh, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3JB |
3.31 miles |
|
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School
Northlew, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3PB |
3.54 miles |
|
Halwill Community Primary School
Dreybury Lane, Halwill, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5XU |
3.95 miles |
|
Shebbear Community School
Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5SG |
4.14 miles |
|
Bradford Primary School
Bradford, Holemoor, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7AB |
4.35 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Shebbear College
Shebbear, Beaworthy, EX21 5HJ |
3.9 miles |