North Molton Primary School, South Molton

Primary
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Mixed
Ages 2โ€“11

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Phil Lewis
Pupils:124 / 105 capacity
LA:Devon
Phone:01598740343
Address:Fore Street, North Molton, South Molton, EX36 3HL
Trust:THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 July 2020

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted ยท 3 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 6 July 2023View full report
URN:148020
UKPRN:10086296
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:North Devon
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

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At a Glance

27.4%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+3ppMaths+18ppWriting+4pp

Reading has remained stable at around 83%. Maths has improved from 60% to 78%. Writing has improved from 70% to 74%.

Class Sizes

25.3

Avg class size

20.5

Infant (KS1)

30.0

KS2

4

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Square (W-bound)
376m ยท 6 min walk
Bridge (SW-bound)
937m ยท 15 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

118%

Over capacity

124 pupils

105 capacity

19 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - South Molton

High pressure
New homes approved:280
Projected new pupils:70

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for South Molton

Admissions Demand - Devon

Low demand0.73x oversubscription

Places available

9,263

Applications

6,758

Got 1st preference

96.2%

Got preferred school

98.9%

Primary admissions across Devon (2025/26)

Inspection History

6 July 2023

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.35585%

Overall absence

16.66667%

Persistent absence

90

Enrolments

Authorised5.32779%
Unauthorised1.02806%
Persistent (10%+)16.66667%
Severe (50%+)1.11111%

Absence trend

3.43966%
20/21
6.66075%
21/22
6.25179%
22/23
6.68239%
23/24
6.35585%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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