East Worlington Primary School, Crediton

In its own words: "East Worlington Primary School and Nursery, for children aged 9 months -11 years, is situated in the village of East Worlington, which is between Chulmleigh and Crediton and close to Witheridge. It is part of the Chulmleigh Academy Trust, a group of three primary schools (East Worlington, Lapford and Chulmleigh) and Chulmleigh College."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball and Lego.

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

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at East Worlington Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 75% in reading and 50% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put East Worlington Primary School as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 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 East Worlington Primary School are Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy (2 miles, Good, 94% reading, 88% maths); Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School (3.8 miles, 92% reading, 83% maths); St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School (4.2 miles, Requires improvement, 89% reading, 56% maths); and Rackenford Church of England Primary School (5.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than East Worlington Primary School.

East Worlington 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.

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 10 pupils (13.3%) received SEN support and 2 (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.

East Worlington Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 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).

East Worlington Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.