Harbertonford Church of England Primary School, Totnes
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Totnes, part of Link Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 10 schools in Totnes with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was 79% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than 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
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School in detail
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "From the moment children walk through our doors, their lives will be enriched by the experiences they will encounter and the care from the adults that walk beside them on their learning journey. By really knowing and caring for every individual in our school we help them to open doors, broaden horizons and succeed."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Harbertonford Church of England Primary School and Pre-School . You can also follow what we’ve been up to on our Facebook page."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Harbertonford Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 81% in reading and 56% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Harbertonford Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Harbertonford Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 15 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.
Admissions history and your chances at Harbertonford Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Harbertonford Church of England Primary School are The Grove School (2.7 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths); Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 95% reading, 95% maths); Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 88% maths); and Blackawton Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 80% maths).
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
The Grove SchoolTotnes St John's Church of England Primary SchoolDiptford Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolBlackawton Primary School
The trust
Harbertonford 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.
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Harbertonford Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (93%).
Who goes there
5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Totnes Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Green (nw-bound), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a caring, welcoming school where children thrive and feel safe. Reading is a real strength, with pupils engaged and well-supported at their level. The school offers a rich curriculum with excellent trips and activities that bring learning to life, while ensuring all children - including those with additional needs - learn together.
Key Strengths
- Pupils love reading and are well-matched to books at their level, with strong phonics support for those who need it
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with excellent support for pupils with SEND who learn alongside their peers
- Strong focus on personal development, British values, and enriching trips that deepen subject knowledge
- Welcoming, friendly school community with positive staff-pupil relationships and high expectations
Areas for Improvement
- Behaviour expectations are not consistently applied across the school, leading to low-level disruption that sometimes wastes lesson time
- Some foundation subjects need better curriculum design and assessment structure to ensure pupils' knowledge builds securely
- Need to help more pupils develop self-motivation and independence in their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff and pupils confident that concerns can be raised and acted upon.
Extracurricular Activities
Drum lessons, gymnastics club, school choir, trips to SS Great Britain in Bristol, local Stone Age caves, school council fundraising events
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School has maintained good standards following staffing changes. The new headteacher has brought fresh energy and focus on raising standards through high-quality teaching and effective assessment.
At a Glance
16.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 56% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 69% to 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
14.0
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Harbertonford 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)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
83 pupils
105 places
22 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Totnes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Totnes
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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
14.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
101
Total Pupils
58
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,491
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,796
Per pupil
£587k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
4.0%
Persistent absence
75
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Harbertonford Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Harbertonford Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Harbertonford Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Harbertonford Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Harbertonford Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Harbertonford 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 Harbertonford Church of England Primary School?
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 79% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Harbertonford Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Harbertonford Church of England Primary School average 22.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Harbertonford Church of England Primary School?
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School has around 101 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Harbertonford Church of England Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Harbertonford Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Harbertonford Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Harbertonford 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 Harbertonford Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Harbertonford Church of England Primary School?
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School is at Old Road, Harbertonford, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7TA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)