Yeoford Community Primary School, Crediton

In its own words: "' At Yeoford Primary, we grow our knowledge with curiosity, work together with kindness and never give up, as we strive to be our best '. At Yeoford Primary School we are very proud of our values that encapsulate all that we do. These were co-constructed with children, staff and the community."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis, multi-sports, Lego and cooking.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2024, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Yeoford Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 70% in Devon and 76% and 74% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Yeoford Community Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 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 Yeoford Community Primary School are Landscore Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 85% reading, 74% maths); Copplestone Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 77% reading, 46% maths); Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School (3.1 miles, Requires improvement, 82% reading, 64% maths); and Tedburn St Mary School (3.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 100% maths).

Yeoford Community Primary School is one of 23 schools run by Link Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14.3% 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, 14 pupils (25%) received SEN support and 4 (7.1%) 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 specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Yeoford Community Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Yeoford Rail Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Yeo View (near), 110 metres away.

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).

In 2024/25, Yeoford Community Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 6.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.