Branscombe Church of England Primary School, Seaton
Branscombe Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Seaton, part of Link Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was 16% full in 2025.
- Capacity
- 16% full
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
Branscombe Church of England Primary School in detail
Getting a place at Branscombe Church of England Primary School
Across Devon, 96% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
Admissions history and your chances at Branscombe Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Branscombe Church of England Primary School are Beer Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 71% maths); Seaton Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 84% reading, 89% maths); Sidbury Church of England Primary School (4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 67% maths); and Colyton Primary Academy (4.4 miles, 72% reading, 67% maths).
Beer Church of England Primary SchoolSeaton Primary SchoolSidbury Church of England Primary SchoolColyton Primary Academy
The trust
Branscombe Church of England Primary School is one of 23 schools run by Link Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 4 pupils (66.7%) received SEN support and 1 (16.7%) 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
Branscombe Church of England Primary School had 1 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 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 3.3 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (e-bound), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
Branscombe Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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
Branscombe Church of England Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in September 2024. Before that, as Branscombe Church of England Primary School (URN 113348), it was rated Good in October 2013.
At a Glance
33.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
6.0
Avg class size
1
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Branscombe Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Branscombe Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Branscombe 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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 Branscombe Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
16%
Available places
11 pupils
70 places
59 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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
83.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
6
Total Pupils
4
Boys
2
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
1
Teachers
6.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
School Funding
£25,532
Per pupil
£276k
Total funding
£3k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.6%
Overall absence
25.0%
Persistent absence
12
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Branscombe Church of England Primary School
What is Branscombe Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Branscombe Church of England Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in September 2024. Before that, as Branscombe Church of England Primary School (URN 113348), it was rated Good in October 2013.
What is the catchment area for Branscombe Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Branscombe 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 Branscombe Church of England Primary School?
Branscombe Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 16% of its 70 places.
How big are the classes at Branscombe Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Branscombe Church of England Primary School average 6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Branscombe Church of England Primary School?
Branscombe Church of England Primary School has around 6 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Branscombe Church of England Primary School?
6.6% of sessions were missed at Branscombe Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 25% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Branscombe Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Branscombe 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 Branscombe Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Branscombe Church of England Primary School?
Branscombe Church of England Primary School is at Branscombe, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3DA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)