Loddiswell Primary School, Kingsbridge

In its own words: "We provide a friendly, supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to become independent, resourceful learners for life. As part of the "Loddiswell School Family", we work together to Value, Inspire, Achieve and Believe, empowering every child to be the best they can be."

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

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Loddiswell 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 60% in reading and 53% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Loddiswell Primary School as their first choice and 16 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 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 Loddiswell Primary School are Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 100% maths); Kingsbridge Primary School (2.9 miles, 73% reading, 71% maths); East Allington Primary School (3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); and West Alvington Church of England Academy (3.1 miles, Good, 88% reading, 63% maths).

Loddiswell Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 11 pupils (9.3%) received SEN support and 8 (6.8%) 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.

Loddiswell Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 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 Loddiswell Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Loddiswell Inn (se-bound), 330 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).

In 2024/25, Loddiswell Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 3.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.