Sidmouth Church of England Primary School, Sidmouth

From the headteacher's welcome: "Sidmouth Church of England Primary School provides a vibrant and exciting learning environment where all children are provided with opportunities to succeed, and cared for as unique individuals. We aim to support children to be academically successful and socially confident. The life of the school is driven by enthusiasm and a desire to achieve."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cricket and eco club.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Sidmouth Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 76% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Sidmouth Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sidmouth Church of England Primary School are Sidbury Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 67% maths); Newton Poppleford Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 84% reading, 77% maths); Tipton St John Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 65% reading, 65% maths); and Otterton Church of England Primary School (3.6 miles).

Sidmouth Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Sidmouth Church of England Primary School is one of 29 schools run by The First Federation Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

81 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sidmouth Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 81% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (81%).

9.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Sidmouth Church of England Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manstone Avenue (nw-bound), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sidmouth Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 57 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Sidmouth Church of England Primary School issued 25 suspensions, 5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.