Littleham Church of England Primary School, Exmouth

From the headteacher's welcome: "At the heart of our school is a simple but powerful vision: “Greatness grows from small beginnings.” Inspired by the parable of the mustard seed, we believe that every child holds enormous potential. With care, encouragement and opportunity, even the smallest steps can grow into remarkable achievements."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 42% of Year 6 pupils at Littleham Church of England 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.

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

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Littleham Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 11 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.

The nearest other state primary schools to Littleham Church of England Primary School are Bassetts Farm Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 77% maths); Marpool Primary School (0.9 miles, 54% reading, 44% maths); Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 82% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth (1.2 miles, Good, 68% reading, 45% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Littleham Church of England Primary School.

Littleham 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.

58.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and other ethnic groups (6%).

In 2026, 14 pupils (20.9%) received SEN support and 12 (17.9%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Littleham Church of England Primary School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs.

Littleham Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Exmouth Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (opposite), 180 metres away.

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

In August 2026, police recorded 56 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Littleham Church of England Primary School issued 13 suspensions, 15.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.