Drake's Church of England Primary School, Budleigh Salterton

In its own words: "At Drake's Church of England Primary s chools we believe in supporting all members of our community to enable and inspire them to grow as confident, independent learners, fully equipped and ready for life's challenges."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Drake's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Drake's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 6 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 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 Drake's Church of England Primary School are Otterton Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles); St Peter's Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 74% maths); Bassetts Farm Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 77% maths); and Littleham Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles, 42% reading, 50% maths).

Drake's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Drake's 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.

2.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 3 pupils (8.1%) received SEN support and 1 (2.7%) 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.

Drake's Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Drake's Church of England Primary School.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Middle Street (se-bound), 80 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Drake's Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).

Drake's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.