Is Culmstock Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 23 January 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 152nd of 302 primary schools in Devon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Culmstock Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at Culmstock Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Culmstock Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Culmstock Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Culmstock Primary School

Culmstock, Cullompton, EX15 3JP

Local ranking152nd of 302 primary schools in Devon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 January 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 27

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 128
Boys: 52 (42%)
Girls: 71 (58%)
Capacity: 140 (88% full)
SEND: 22.7%
FSM Eligible: 11.7%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.5%
SEN Support: 17.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.8

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 0.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.9%
White Other: 2.3%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.8%
Mixed Other: 0.8%

92.2%

White British

3.9%

Mixed White & Asian

2.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01884840598

admin@culmstock-primary.devon.sch.uk

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Culmstock

Cullompton, South West

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Administrative

URN: 113071
UKPRN: 10076117
Establishment No.: 2015

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