Plymtree Church of England Primary School, Cullompton
Plymtree Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Cullompton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 8 schools in Cullompton with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was 64% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below 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
Plymtree Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Plymtree Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 56% in reading and 56% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Plymtree Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 1 family put Plymtree Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 5 named it as one of their preferences, for 1 place 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 Plymtree Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Plymtree Church of England Primary School are Clyst Hydon Primary School (1.4 miles, Good); Payhembury Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths); Broadhembury Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles); and Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 68% maths).
Plymtree Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Clyst Hydon Primary SchoolPayhembury Church of England Primary SchoolBroadhembury Church of England Primary SchoolKentisbeare Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (29.6%) received SEN support and 6 (11.1%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Feniton Rail Station, about 3.4 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (opposite), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
Plymtree 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; 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from October 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 October 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
29.6%
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 improved from 56% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 56% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 33% to 22% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
28.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Plymtree Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Plymtree Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Plymtree 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
Your chances of a place at Plymtree Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
57 pupils
89 places
32 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Cullompton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cullompton
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
40.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
54
Total Pupils
30
Boys
24
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
18.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,591
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,679
Per pupil
£514k
Total funding
£21k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.1%
Overall absence
18.5%
Persistent absence
54
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Plymtree Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Plymtree Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Plymtree Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Plymtree Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Plymtree Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Plymtree Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Plymtree 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 Plymtree Church of England Primary School?
Plymtree Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 64% of its 89 places.
How big are the classes at Plymtree Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Plymtree Church of England Primary School average 27 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Plymtree Church of England Primary School?
Plymtree Church of England Primary School has around 54 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Plymtree Church of England Primary School?
7.1% of sessions were missed at Plymtree Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 18.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Plymtree Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Plymtree 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 Plymtree 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 Plymtree Church of England Primary School?
Plymtree Church of England Primary School is at Plymtree, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2JU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)