Is Payhembury Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 December 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 104th of 302 primary schools in Devon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Payhembury Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 76% of pupils at Payhembury Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Payhembury Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Payhembury Church of England 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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Payhembury Church of England Primary School

Payhembury, Exeter, EX14 3HT

Local ranking104th of 302 primary schools in Devon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 December 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 76.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 12.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 94.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 94.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 100.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 17

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 100
Boys: 44 (47%)
Girls: 49 (53%)
Capacity: 105 (89% full)
SEND: 22.0%
FSM Eligible: 3.0%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.0%
SEN Support: 21.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,889/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 98.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.0%

98.0%

White British

2.0%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01404841291

payhembury@fort.devon.sch.uk

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Payhembury

Exeter, South West

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Administrative

URN: 113360
UKPRN: 10074862
Establishment No.: 3016

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