Landscove Church of England Primary School, Nr Ashburton
Landscove Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Nr Ashburton, part of Link Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 269 schools in Devon with published results, and 361st of 14,452 across England. It was 87% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- 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 26 Oct 2026
Landscove Church of England Primary School in detail
Landscove Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Landscove Church of England Primary School, a small village school with a big heart, nestled in the beautiful South Devon countryside. Built in 1854, we are proud of our rich history and our place within the local community."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £2.50 per session.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Landscove Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 100% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Landscove Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Landscove Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 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 Landscove Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Landscove Church of England Primary School are Broadhempston Village Primary School (1.7 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 83% maths); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast (2.2 miles, Good, 72% reading, 67% maths); Buckfastleigh Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 74% reading, 68% maths); and Ashburton Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 69% reading, 62% maths).
Landscove Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Broadhempston Village Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, BuckfastBuckfastleigh Primary SchoolAshburton Primary School
The trust
Landscove 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
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Landscove Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 92% 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 supports their child's wider development (90%).
Who goes there
12.1% 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, 7 pupils (7.7%) received SEN support and 3 (3.3%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Landscove Church of England Primary School had 19 teachers in 2026, one for every 5 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Staverton (South Devon Railway), about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Landscove Church (nw-bound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
Landscove 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 January 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school excels at creating a caring, inclusive environment where every pupil is valued and supported to learn well. Reading is a particular strength with pupils developing fluency and a genuine love of books through carefully matched texts. The school also provides excellent opportunities for personal development, including visits to Parliament, mosques and churches, plus links with a school in Uganda to build cultural awareness.
Key Strengths
- Clear values and consistent ethos woven through all aspects of school life, creating a safe and welcoming environment -
- Well-designed, progressive curriculum that builds on prior learning across subjects -
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics teaching and diverse challenging texts -
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who learn well alongside classmates -
- Comprehensive personal development programme preparing pupils well for modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- Writing improvements not yet securely embedded - some pupils have gaps in spelling, punctuation and grammar -
- Insufficient opportunities for pupils to write at length and independently to practise and apply their writing knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, multisport, Spanish club, gardening club, school choir, eco council, school council
Landscove Church of England Primary School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. The school creates an inclusive, nurturing environment where pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and form positive relationships with staff and each other.
At a Glance
12.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
49 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 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
12.0
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Landscove Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Landscove 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
91 pupils
105 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Nr Ashburton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nr Ashburton
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)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
11.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
91
Total Pupils
48
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
4.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,270
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,443
Per pupil
£612k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
6.2%
Persistent absence
81
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Landscove Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Landscove Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Landscove Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Landscove Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Landscove Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Landscove Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Landscove 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 Landscove Church of England Primary School?
Landscove Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Landscove Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Landscove Church of England Primary School average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Landscove Church of England Primary School?
Landscove Church of England Primary School has around 91 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Landscove Church of England Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Landscove Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Landscove Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Landscove 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 Landscove Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Landscove Church of England Primary School?
Landscove Church of England Primary School is at Landscove, Nr Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7LY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)