Located in Ilfracombe, Combe Martin Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Combe Martin Primary School currently has around 147 pupils on roll, which is about 64% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.8% boys and 44.2% girls. Around 28.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.8%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Hangman Path, Ilfracombe, EX34 0DF
Website: www.combemartin-sch.org/
Telephone: 01271883226
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Devon
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Dee Seddon
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 145764

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 230
Number of Pupils: 147
Number of Boys: 82
Number of Girls: 65

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British91.80%135
Other (any other ethnic group)2.00%3
Other White2.00%3
White and Asian1.40%2
Other Mixed1.40%2
White and Black Caribbean0.70%1
White and Black African0.70%1
Chinese0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-2.0)
Writing: Average (-0.7)
Maths: Average (-1.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
48%
Town average
44%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
103.5
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
100.7
Local authority average
102.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Combe Martin Primary School
Hangman Path , Combe Martin EX34 0DF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Combe Martin Primary School
Hangman Path , Combe Martin EX34 0DF
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School
Berrynarbor , EX34 9SE
- not rated 2,130 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School
Berrynarbor , EX34 9SE
3out of 4 2,130 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.