Stockland Church of England Primary Academy, Honiton

In its own words: "Stockland C of E Primary Academy successfully converted to Academy status in September 2011 and was one of the first Primary Schools in the Country to do so. Since then the school has used the Academy freedoms to be innovative in curriculum and organisation. In January 2024 Stockland Primary Academy joined Academy for Character and Excellence ."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our aim is for every child to finish their time with us equipped with a strong education, excellent social skills, and a sense of teamwork. We nurture these qualities in a warm, inclusive environment and through our exciting curriculum."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, running, cooking and forest school.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Stockland Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 100% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Stockland Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice, for 3 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 Stockland Church of England Primary Academy are Membury Primary Academy (2.1 miles, Good); Upottery Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths); St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy (4 miles, 67% reading, 50% maths); and All Saints Church of England Primary School (4.2 miles, Requires improvement, 90% reading, 70% maths).

Stockland Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Stockland Church of England Primary Academy is one of 20 schools run by The Academies for Character and Excellence, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 80% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

In 2026, 9 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 2 (2.7%) 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.

Stockland Church of England Primary Academy had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

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).

In 2024/25, Stockland Church of England Primary Academy issued 3 suspensions, 4.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.