Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School, Totnes
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Totnes, part of The Academies for Character and Excellence. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 10 schools in Totnes with published results, and 1,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 62% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Devon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School in detail
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "A t Berry Pomeroy Church of England Primary School, we are committed to helping every child become the very best version of themselves. We believe that academic achievement and character development go hand in hand, enabling our children to thrive both in school and throughout their lives."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 94% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 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 Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School are Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 95% reading, 95% maths); The Grove School (1.8 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths); Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Marldon Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 80% maths).
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary SchoolThe Grove SchoolCollaton St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolMarldon Church of England Primary School
The trust
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School is one of 20 schools run by The Academies for Character and Excellence, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 80% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 20 schools in The Academies for Character and Excellence
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School (as of April 2026): 94% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).
Who goes there
12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 5 pupils (5.7%) received SEN support and 4 (4.6%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Totnes (South Devon Railway), about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (ne-bound), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE 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 multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 · 10 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2022. Before that, as Berry Pomeroy Parochial Church of England Primary School (URN 113388), it was rated Good in March 2017.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, nurturing school where every child feels genuinely cared for and safe. Pupils are proud to be part of the community and develop into thoughtful, reflective learners who understand the importance of looking after themselves and others. The school successfully supports all pupils to achieve, with particularly strong outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong pastoral care and personal development - pupils are well-known and feel safe
- High attendance rates and calm, orderly behaviour throughout the school
- Pupils achieve above national averages in key assessments at the end of Key Stage 2 and phonics screening
- Inclusive approach with effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Rich enrichment activities including trips, sports and musical performances
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of teaching, particularly in mathematics and phonics instruction
- Teachers do not identify and correct errors promptly, leading to misconceptions in grammar, spelling and handwriting
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge persist because teachers do not use assessments to inform next steps effectively
- Leaders do not have accurate understanding of school strengths and weaknesses, limiting improvement efforts
- Mixed-age classes lack well-matched learning activities for different ability levels
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting competitions, musical performances, craft club, sustainability champions projects, community cafe, forest area activities, school trips
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School is a caring community where pupils feel safe and well-supported. However, while pupils achieve above national averages in published tests, the quality of work in lessons is inconsistent and gaps in basic skills like spelling, grammar and handwriting are not being addressed promptly.
At a Glance
12.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 100% to 91% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
19.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE 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
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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
Your chances of a place at Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
87 pupils
140 places
53 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Totnes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Totnes
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
10.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
87
Total Pupils
49
Boys
38
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
21.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£39,092
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,567
Per pupil
£638k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
7.6%
Persistent absence
79
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 91% did so in maths.
What is Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2022. Before that, as Berry Pomeroy Parochial Church of England Primary School (URN 113388), it was rated Good in March 2017.
What is the catchment area for Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE 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 Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School?
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 62% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School?
Classes at Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School average 21.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School?
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School has around 87 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 7.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE 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 Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School?
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School is at Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)