Meavy Church of England Primary School, Yelverton
Meavy Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Yelverton, part of St Christopher's C of E (primary) Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 5 schools in Yelverton with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- 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
Meavy Church of England Primary School in detail
Meavy Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Meavy we aim to nurture and support our children to love learning and understand the value of reaching their full potential."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We look forward to welcoming you to our school but in the meantime, please click on the links above to find out more."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, cross-country, running, choir, chess, gardening and book club.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Meavy Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 90% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Meavy Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Meavy Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 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 Meavy Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Meavy Church of England Primary School are Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good); Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School (2.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 88% maths); Shaugh Prior Primary School (2.5 miles, Good); and St Andrew's Church of England Academy (3.4 miles, 85% reading, 75% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Meavy Church of England Primary School.
Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary SchoolHorrabridge Primary & Nursery SchoolShaugh Prior Primary SchoolSt Andrew's Church of England Academy
The trust
Meavy Church of England Primary School is one of 21 schools run by St Christopher's C of E (primary) Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 21 schools in St Christopher's C of E (primary) Multi Academy Trust
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Meavy Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).
Who goes there
6.7% 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.
Staffing
Meavy Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 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 Meavy Church of England Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (w-bound), 30 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
In 2024/25, Meavy Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 December 2014, 11 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 November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Meavy is a welcoming school where your child will be happy and safe. The school is particularly strong in teaching reading, with skilled phonics instruction from day one that helps children develop real enthusiasm for books. Staff build excellent relationships with pupils, creating a calm, respectful environment where children feel confident to learn and know they can ask for support.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching with high expectations for reading from Reception Year - pupils develop a real love of reading
- Warm relationships between staff and pupils creating a calm, respectful learning environment with rare disruption
- Ambitious, well-structured curriculum that progressively builds knowledge and skills across a broad range of subjects
- Excellent pastoral care with pupils feeling supported and knowing they can talk to staff about worries
- High pupil attendance monitored effectively in partnership with families
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack rigour in checking what pupils know and understand, creating knowledge gaps that prevent progress to more complex work
- Not all staff have sufficient knowledge to support pupils with SEND effectively, limiting their progress and independence
- Assessment not used consistently across all subjects to adapt learning and help pupils move forward
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place to keep pupils safe and supported.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening club, choir, tag rugby, house captain roles, playground monitors, school ethos group
Meavy Church of England Primary School is a welcoming school where pupils are happy, safe and proud to attend. The school has maintained good standards with high expectations and most pupils achieve well.
At a Glance
6.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 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 declined from 90% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Meavy Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Meavy 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
83%
Available places
93 pupils
112 places
19 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Yelverton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Yelverton
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
15
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
20.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
90
Total Pupils
35
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
12.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,309
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,224
Per pupil
£632k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
4.8%
Persistent absence
84
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Meavy Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Meavy Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Meavy Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Meavy Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Meavy Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Meavy Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Meavy 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 Meavy Church of England Primary School?
Meavy Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 112 places.
How big are the classes at Meavy Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Meavy Church of England Primary School average 22.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Meavy Church of England Primary School?
Meavy Church of England Primary School has around 90 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Meavy Church of England Primary School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Meavy Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 4.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Meavy Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Meavy 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 Meavy 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 Meavy Church of England Primary School?
Meavy Church of England Primary School is at Meavy, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6PJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)