Tipton St John Church of England Primary School, Sidmouth
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Sidmouth. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 217th-highest of the 269 schools in Devon with published results, and 11,866th of 14,452 across England. It was 87% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School in detail
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our school is situated in the heart of the popular, idyllic village of Tipton St John. Positioned between the Church and Village Hall, and within a short walk of the playing fields and tennis courts, all amenities used by the children are right on our doorstep."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Tipton St John Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 78% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Tipton St John Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 24 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 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 Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Tipton St John Church of England Primary School are Newton Poppleford Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 77% maths); West Hill Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 100% reading, 97% maths); Ottery St Mary Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 72% maths); and Sidmouth Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 75% reading, 86% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Tipton St John Church of England Primary School.
Newton Poppleford Primary SchoolWest Hill Primary SchoolOttery St Mary Primary SchoolSidmouth Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 18 pupils (21.7%) received SEN support and 6 (7.2%) 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.
Staffing
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 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 Tipton St John Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shelter (adjacent), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Tipton St John Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
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
In 2024/25, Tipton St John Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; 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 · 5 years agoThis judgement is from June 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 65% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 55% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.8
Avg class size
17.5
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Tipton St John Church of England Primary 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 Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
90 pupils
104 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sidmouth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sidmouth
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
28.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
83
Total Pupils
43
Boys
40
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
11.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,826
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,230
Per pupil
£690k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
8.4%
Persistent absence
83
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Tipton St John Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Tipton St John Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% reached the expected standard in reading and 65% did so in maths.
What is Tipton St John Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Tipton St John Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Tipton St John Church of England Primary 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 Tipton St John Church of England Primary School?
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 104 places.
How big are the classes at Tipton St John Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Tipton St John Church of England Primary School average 20.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Tipton St John Church of England Primary School?
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School has around 83 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Tipton St John Church of England Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Tipton St John Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Tipton St John Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Tipton St John Church of England Primary 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 Tipton St John Church of England Primary 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 Tipton St John Church of England Primary School?
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School is at Tipton St John, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0AG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)