St Andrew's Church of England Academy, Yelverton
St Andrew's Church of England Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Yelverton, part of Learning Academy Partnership (south West). It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 5 schools in Yelverton with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 76% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- 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
St Andrew's Church of England Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at St Andrew's Church of England Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Andrew's Church of England Academy
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put St Andrew's Church of England Academy as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 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 St Andrew's Church of England Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Andrew's Church of England Academy are Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School (1.9 miles, Good, 79% reading, 88% maths); Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good); Whitchurch Community Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 78% reading, 69% maths); and Bere Alston Primary Academy (3 miles, Good, 44% reading, 50% maths).
St Andrew's Church of England Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Horrabridge Primary & Nursery SchoolLady Modiford's Church of England Primary SchoolWhitchurch Community Primary SchoolBere Alston Primary Academy
The trust
St Andrew's Church of England Academy is one of 22 schools run by Learning Academy Partnership (south West), an academy trust.
Who goes there
7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 5 (3.3%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bere Alston Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Buckland Village (s-bound), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes 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
St Andrew's Church of England Academy 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
St Andrew's Church of England Academy has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in September 2024. Before that, as St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (URN 113479), it was rated Good in April 2017.
At a Glance
7.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
26.7
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
St Andrew's Church of England Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Devon
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Andrew's Church of England Academy 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 St Andrew's Church of England Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
160 pupils
210 places
50 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Yelverton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Yelverton
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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
14.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
150
Total Pupils
81
Boys
69
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
21.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,021
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,148
Per pupil
£920k
Total funding
£21k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
4.7%
Persistent absence
150
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Andrew's Church of England Academy
What are SATs results like at St Andrew's Church of England Academy?
Of the pupils at St Andrew's Church of England Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is St Andrew's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's Church of England Academy has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in September 2024. Before that, as St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (URN 113479), it was rated Good in April 2017.
What is the catchment area for St Andrew's Church of England Academy?
No fixed boundary. When St Andrew's Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, Devon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Andrew's Church of England Academy?
St Andrew's Church of England Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 76% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Andrew's Church of England Academy?
Classes at St Andrew's Church of England Academy average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Andrew's Church of England Academy?
St Andrew's Church of England Academy has around 150 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Andrew's Church of England Academy?
3.5% of sessions were missed at St Andrew's Church of England Academy in 2024/25. 4.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Andrew's Church of England Academy?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming St Andrew's Church of England Academy 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.
Does St Andrew's Church of England Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Andrew's Church of England Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near St Andrew's Church of England Academy?
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 St Andrew's Church of England Academy?
St Andrew's Church of England Academy is at Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7NA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)