Uplowman Church of England Primary School, Tiverton
Uplowman Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Tiverton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 15 schools in Tiverton with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 107% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- 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 26 Oct 2026
Uplowman Church of England Primary School in detail
Uplowman Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "A haven of hope, where every child matters as a child of God Uplowman Church of England Primary is a charming and thriving village school located in the beautiful countryside of rural Devon, yet only minutes from the M5. Pupils are happy and safe at this inclusive school."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Uplowman Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 70% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Uplowman Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Uplowman Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 11 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 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 Uplowman Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Uplowman Church of England Primary School are Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 57% maths); Halberton Primary School (2 miles, Good, 42% reading, 50% maths); Webber's Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles, 100% reading, 50% maths); and Willand School (3.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths).
Uplowman Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary SchoolHalberton Primary SchoolWebber's Church of England Primary SchoolWilland School
Who goes there
8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 11 pupils (12.6%) received SEN support and 1 (1.1%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Uplowman Church of England Primary School had 9 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
The nearest railway station is Tiverton Parkway Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
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
Uplowman Church of England Primary School 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; 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
8.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
14.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Uplowman Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Uplowman 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 Uplowman Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
76 pupils
71 places
5 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Tiverton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Tiverton
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
13.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
87
Total Pupils
46
Boys
41
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
9.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,000
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,398
Per pupil
£534k
Total funding
£5k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
6.9%
Persistent absence
72
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Uplowman Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Uplowman Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Uplowman Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 94% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Uplowman Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Uplowman Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for Uplowman Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Uplowman 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 Uplowman Church of England Primary School?
Uplowman Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 107% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Uplowman Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Uplowman Church of England Primary School average 21.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Uplowman Church of England Primary School?
Uplowman Church of England Primary School has around 87 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Uplowman Church of England Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Uplowman Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Uplowman Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Uplowman 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 Uplowman 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 Uplowman Church of England Primary School?
Uplowman Church of England Primary School is at Uplowman, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7DR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)