Beer Church of England Primary School, Seaton
Beer Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Seaton, part of St Christopher's C of E (primary) Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 119th-highest of the 269 schools in Devon with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 70% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Devon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Beer Church of England Primary School in detail
Beer Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "This truly reflects what our school is all about. The family ethos of our school is second to none and this is frequently commented on by parents and visitors to Beer."
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff and governors I'd like to welcome you to Beer C of E Primary School. I am very proud to be the Headteacher of this Church school."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports and homework club.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Beer Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 88% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Beer Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Beer Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Beer Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Beer Church of England Primary School are Seaton Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 89% maths); Branscombe Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles); Colyton Primary Academy (3.1 miles, 72% reading, 67% maths); and Musbury Primary School (4.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 63% maths).
Beer Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Seaton Primary SchoolBranscombe Church of England Primary SchoolColyton Primary AcademyMusbury Primary School
The trust
Beer Church of England Primary School is one of 21 schools run by St Christopher's C of E (primary) Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 21 schools in St Christopher's C of E (primary) Multi Academy Trust
Who goes there
10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (17%) received SEN support and 1 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Beer Church of England Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Seaton Terminus (Seaton Tramway), about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pecorama (ne-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
Beer Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
10.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 88% to 57% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Beer Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Beer Church of England Primary School is in Devon; for families living there:
- Devon's school travel policy: Free school transport
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
84 pupils
120 places
36 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Seaton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Seaton
Across Devon council
Places available
9,014
Applications
6,494
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
18.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
94
Total Pupils
52
Boys
42
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
9.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,868
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,633
Per pupil
£612k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
6.5%
Persistent absence
77
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Beer Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Beer Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Beer Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Beer Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beer Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2020 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Beer Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Beer Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Devon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Beer Church of England Primary School?
Beer Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 70% of its 120 places.
How big are the classes at Beer Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Beer Church of England Primary School average 23.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Beer Church of England Primary School?
Beer Church of England Primary School has around 94 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Beer Church of England Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Beer Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Beer Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Beer Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Beer Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beer Church of England Primary School?
Beer Church of England Primary School is at Mare Lane, Beer, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3NB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)