Chulmleigh Primary School, Chulmleigh

In its own words: "Chulmleigh Primary School, for ages 2-11 years, is situated in the small rural town of Chulmleigh, midway between Barnstaple and Exeter, and not only serves the local town and the neighbouring village of Chawleigh, but is also the school of choice for families from a wider area."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, choir, cooking, gardening and sewing.

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Chulmleigh Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 84% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Chulmleigh Primary School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Chulmleigh Primary School are Kings Nympton Community Primary School (2.9 miles, Good); St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School (4.8 miles, Requires improvement, 89% reading, 56% maths); and Winkleigh Primary School (5.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 81% maths).

Chulmleigh Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

Chulmleigh Primary School is one of 4 schools run by Chulmleigh Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 46% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 28 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 4 (1.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Eggesford Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Community College (sw-bound), 260 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).

In 2024/25, Chulmleigh Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.