Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School, Totnes

In its own words: "At Diptford School our Vision of 'Let your Light Shine' is a statement that underpins and encompasses what we are about. The needs of our children are met individually and collectively, allowing us to create lifelong learners who show Christian Distinctiveness in everything they do. Like Jesus, we have an influence and 'do good things for all to see'."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 82% in reading and 45% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 2 families put Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 3 named it as one of their preferences, for 2 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 Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School are South Brent Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 72% reading, 69% maths); Ugborough Primary School (3.2 miles, 70% reading, 50% maths); Harbertonford Church of England Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); and Dartington Church of England Academy (5 miles, 86% reading, 78% maths).

Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Diptford Parochial 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.

31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 84% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 38% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (90%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (38%).

11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 9 pupils (16.7%) received SEN support and 1 (1.9%) 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.

Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).

In 2024/25, Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.