Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School, Tiverton
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Tiverton, part of The Harbour Schools Partnership. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 15 schools in Tiverton with published results, and 11,035th of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- 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
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 88% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School are Uplowman Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths); Halberton Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 42% reading, 50% maths); Willand School (2.1 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); and Uffculme Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 72% reading, 72% maths).
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Uplowman Church of England Primary SchoolHalberton Primary SchoolWilland SchoolUffculme Primary School
The trust
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School is one of 36 schools run by The Harbour Schools Partnership, an academy trust.
What parents say
44 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 63% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (63%).
Who goes there
8.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School had 8 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
The nearest railway station is Tiverton Parkway Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Turnpike (e-bound), 230 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, Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 2.5 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 July 2019, 7 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 January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This inclusive school successfully weaves its values of kindness, forgiveness, respect, honesty, teamwork and courage throughout every day, helping pupils flourish both academically and socially. Reading is a real priority with consistent, high-quality teaching that builds children's confidence and enthusiasm from the earliest years. The school also excels at supporting all learners, including those with additional needs, ensuring every child achieves well and feels valued.
Key Strengths
- Pupils show impeccable manners, positive attitudes to learning, and strong behaviour throughout the school
- Reading is taught consistently and effectively from early years, with timely support for pupils who fall behind
- Clear identification and support for pupils with SEND, allowing them to learn successfully alongside peers
- Well-above-average pupil attendance achieved through highly effective attendance work
- Rich personal development programme including residential trips, positions of responsibility, and spiritual and cultural experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation curriculum subjects lack clear organisation and connection of knowledge
- Knowledge to be learned is not always clearly defined in developing subjects
- Some planned activities do not deepen pupils' learning well enough in certain areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff staying well-informed about pupils' needs and creating a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, music clubs, creative clubs, school council, play leaders, eco-council, librarian positions, three residential visits including one to London
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School has maintained its good standards with an inclusive environment where pupils embrace high expectations and demonstrate exemplary behaviour. The school has a strong focus on reading, SEND support, and personal development.
At a Glance
8.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
44 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 88% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 69% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 75% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
33.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Bus Stops
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- Devon's school travel policy: Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
102 pupils
119 places
17 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Tiverton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Tiverton
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(4)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
23.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
123
Total Pupils
64
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
15.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,943
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,759
Per pupil
£614k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.8%
Overall absence
2.2%
Persistent absence
89
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Sampford Peverell 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 Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School?
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 119 places.
How big are the classes at Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School average 23 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School?
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School has around 123 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School?
2.8% of sessions were missed at Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 2.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Sampford Peverell 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 Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School?
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School is at Higher Town, Sampford Peverell, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7BR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)