Stokenham Area Primary School, Kingsbridge

In its own words: "My name is Tess Coulthard and I feel truly privileged to lead Stokenham Primary school with our staff team. We strive to ensure that each child receives the best possible education during their time with us through our carefully sequenced curriculum."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cross-country, running, dance, choir, recorder, art and maths club.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Stokenham Area Primary School 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 rose from 84% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Stokenham Area Primary School as their first choice, for 18 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 Stokenham Area Primary School are Charleton Church of England Academy (3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 64% maths); East Allington Primary School (3.9 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); Kingsbridge Primary School (4 miles, 73% reading, 71% maths); and Stoke Fleming Community Primary School (4.9 miles, Good, 82% reading, 86% maths).

Stokenham Area Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 29 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 4 (2%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Stokenham Area Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Stokenham Area Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carehouse Cross (e-bound), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).

Stokenham Area Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.