Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School, Kingsbridge
Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Kingsbridge. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 8 schools in Kingsbridge with published results, and 11,486th of 14,452 across England. It was 79% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School in detail
Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Malborough with South Huish C of E (VC) Primary School, we provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment where every child is valued, encouraged to flourish, and supported to reach their full potential."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include Lego and gardening.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Malborough with South Huish Church of England 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.
Admissions history and your chances at Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School are Salcombe Church of England Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 60% maths); West Alvington Church of England Academy (2.7 miles, Good, 88% reading, 63% maths); Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Academy (2.8 miles, Good, 96% reading, 89% maths); and Charleton Church of England Academy (3.4 miles, Good, 71% reading, 64% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School.
Salcombe Church of England Primary SchoolWest Alvington Church of England AcademyThurlestone All Saints Church of England AcademyCharleton Church of England Academy
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 17 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 2 (2.4%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Malborough with South Huish 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
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (ne-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
Malborough with South Huish 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 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from January 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
22.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 58% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 63% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.3
Avg class size
17.5
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School.
- Malborough ExplorersAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Malborough with South Huish 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.
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 - Kingsbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Kingsbridge
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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
22.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
85
Total Pupils
48
Boys
37
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
14.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,993
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,022
Per pupil
£617k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
11.5%
Persistent absence
78
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 58% did so in maths.
What is Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Malborough with South Huish 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 Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School?
Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 79% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School average 21.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School?
Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School has around 85 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 11.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Malborough with South Huish 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.
Does Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Malborough Explorers (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Malborough with South Huish 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 Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School?
Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School is at Higher Town, Malborough, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3RN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)