Spreyton School, Crediton
Spreyton School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Crediton, part of United Schools' Learning Partnership. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. It was 57% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- 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
Spreyton School in detail
Spreyton School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Spreyton School
For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Spreyton School as their first choice, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Spreyton School are Bow Community Primary School (3.2 miles, Requires improvement, 70% reading, 55% maths); South Tawton Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 69% maths); North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery (3.7 miles, Good, 72% reading, 83% maths); and Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School (4.9 miles, Requires improvement, 82% reading, 64% maths).
Bow Community Primary SchoolSouth Tawton Primary SchoolNorth Tawton Community Primary School and NurseryCheriton Bishop Community Primary School
The trust
Spreyton School is one of 5 schools run by United Schools' Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Spreyton School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school and 93% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (86%).
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 5 pupils (16.7%) received SEN support and 3 (10%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Spreyton School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 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 Spreyton School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bus Shelter (n-bound), 80 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
Spreyton School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Spreyton School creates a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and listened to. Reading is a real strength, with staff helping all pupils develop a genuine love of books and strong reading skills. The school is inclusive and supports children with additional needs exceptionally well, ensuring they fully participate in school life.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a high priority with staff skilfully developing pupils' love of reading and helping them become confident, proficient readers
- Staff quickly identify pupils with SEND and make effective adaptations to fully include them in school life
- Children in early years are enthusiastic learners who build strong foundations with well-developed reading, writing and mathematics skills
- Pupils behave consistently well in lessons and social times, with older pupils supporting younger peers
- The school provides excellent personal development through assemblies and PSHE curriculum, teaching pupils about relationships, health, safety and discrimination
Areas for Improvement
- The revised wider curriculum is still relatively new and not fully embedded in all subjects, so pupils' knowledge and recall are not as deep and connected as in other areas
- The school should ensure full implementation of the revised curriculum to help pupils secure knowledge in their long-term memories
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Baking club, drama club, animation club, volunteering in the village store, VE Day celebrations
Spreyton School is a warm and welcoming primary school where pupils are happy, well-looked after, and embrace the school's values of passion, pride, perseverance and positivity. The school sets high expectations for achievement and behaviour, which pupils strive to meet.
At a Glance
23.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
15.0
Avg class size
12.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Spreyton School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Spreyton School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Spreyton 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 Spreyton School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
57%
Available places
24 pupils
42 places
18 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Crediton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Crediton
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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
26.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
30
Total Pupils
12
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
10.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,817
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£14,517
Per pupil
£336k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.5%
Overall absence
22.7%
Persistent absence
22
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Spreyton School
What is Spreyton School's Ofsted rating?
Spreyton School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Spreyton School?
No fixed boundary. When Spreyton 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 Spreyton School?
Spreyton School was not full in 2025: it ran at 57% of its 42 places.
How big are the classes at Spreyton School?
Classes at Spreyton School average 15 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Spreyton School?
Spreyton School has around 30 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Spreyton School?
7.5% of sessions were missed at Spreyton School in 2024/25. 22.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Spreyton School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Spreyton 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 Spreyton 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 Spreyton School?
Spreyton School is at Spreyton, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5AJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)