Schools in Devon
Devon is a county council area in the South West. It has 424 open schools and colleges: 307 primary, 38 secondary, 4 all-through, 43 special, 2 nursery, 3 sixth forms and colleges and 27 others. 58% are academies or free schools.
Schools
424
307 primary · 38 secondary
Pupils
103,691
on roll in 411 schools
Ofsted Good or better
90%
233 of 260 with a one-word grade on record
Governors
2,931
on record across 319 schools
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Schools in Devon 424
| School | Phase | Ofsted | Pupils | Governors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotskerswell Primary SchoolCommunity school · Newton AbbotGoodJun 2024Primary · 102 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 102 | 12 |
| ACE Tiverton Special SchoolFree schools special · TivertonGoodJan 2024Special · 117 pupils · 6 governors | Special | GoodJan 2024 | 117 | 6 |
| Acorn SchoolOther independent special school · WinkleighNone on recordSpecial · 42 pupils | Special | None on record | 42 | - |
| All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · AxminsterNo overall gradeJul 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 84 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJul 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 84 | 7 |
| All Saints Marsh CofE AcademyAcademy converter · Newton AbbotNo overall gradeJul 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 84 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJul 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 84 | 8 |
| Alphington Primary SchoolAcademy converter · ExeterGoodMar 2013Primary · 472 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2013 | 472 | 8 |
| Appledore SchoolFoundation school · BidefordGoodJul 2023Primary · 244 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2023 | 244 | 11 |
| Ashburton Primary SchoolAcademy converter · Newton AbbotGoodMay 2023Primary · 161 pupils | Primary | GoodMay 2023 | 161 | - |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BarnstapleGoodSep 2022Primary · 205 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2022 | 205 | 8 |
| Ashwater Primary SchoolCommunity school · BeaworthyGoodMar 2012Primary · 42 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2012 | 42 | 13 |
| Atkinson Secure Children's HomeSecure units · ExeterNone on recordOther | Other | None on record | - | - |
| Atlantic AcademyFree schools · BidefordGoodFeb 2023Secondary · 242 pupils · 13 governors | Secondary | GoodFeb 2023 | 242 | 13 |
| Aveton Gifford CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · KingsbridgeReport cardJan 2026Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 97 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards met | 97 | 8 |
| Awliscombe Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · HonitonGoodMar 2023Primary · 90 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 90 | 10 |
| Axe Valley AcademyAcademy sponsor led · AxminsterGoodSep 2023Secondary · 741 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | GoodSep 2023 | 741 | 10 |
| Axminster Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter · AxminsterNo overall gradeMay 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 297 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMay 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 297 | 11 |
| Bampton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TivertonGoodFeb 2024Primary · 127 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2024 | 127 | 6 |
| Barley Lane SchoolFoundation special school · ExeterRequires improvementJul 2024Special · 80 pupils · 8 governors | Special | Requires improvementJul 2024 | 80 | 8 |
| Bassetts Farm Primary SchoolFoundation school · ExmouthGoodJun 2024Primary · 451 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 451 | 8 |
| Beaford Community Primary & Nursery SchoolAcademy converter · WinkleighNo overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 118 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 118 | 5 |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary SchoolAcademy converter · Newton AbbotNo overall gradeDec 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 100 pupils | Primary | No overall gradeDec 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 100 | - |
| Beer Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SeatonGoodNov 2023Primary · 94 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 94 | 10 |
| Belong School DevonOther independent special school · ExeterNone on recordSpecial · 66 pupils | Special | None on record | 66 | - |
| Bere Alston Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · YelvertonGoodMar 2024Primary · 106 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2024 | 106 | 9 |
| Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TotnesReport cardDec 2025Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 3, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 87 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | Report cardDec 2025Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 3, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards met | 87 | 6 |
| Berrynarbor Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IlfracombeGoodJan 2024Primary · 69 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2024 | 69 | 7 |
| Beyond Creative EducationOther independent special school · Newton AbbotNone on recordSpecial | Special | None on record | - | - |
| Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · PlymouthGoodOct 2023Primary · 416 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2023 | 416 | 11 |
| Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TivertonReport cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 159 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 159 | 9 |
| Bideford CollegeAcademy sponsor led · BidefordReport cardMay 2026Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 1,455 pupils · 14 governors | Secondary | Report cardMay 2026Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards met | 1,455 | 14 |
| Bidwell Brook SchoolFoundation special school · TotnesReport cardMar 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metSpecial · 151 pupils · 10 governors | Special | Report cardMar 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 151 | 10 |
| Bishops Nympton Primary SchoolCommunity school · South MoltonNo overall gradeJun 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 80 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJun 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 80 | 7 |
| Bishops Tawton Primary SchoolFoundation school · BarnstapleReport cardMay 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 161 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 161 | 9 |
| Bishopsteignton SchoolCommunity school · TeignmouthGoodMar 2012Primary · 157 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2012 | 157 | 11 |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BeaworthyRequires improvementNov 2023Primary · 3 pupils · 2 governors | Primary | Requires improvementNov 2023 | 3 | 2 |
| Blackawton Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TotnesGoodJun 2010Primary · 140 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2010 | 140 | 8 |
| Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra SchoolOther independent special school · South MoltonNone on recordSpecial · 48 pupils | Special | None on record | 48 | - |
| Blackpool Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · Newton AbbotGoodJul 2024Primary · 244 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2024 | 244 | 8 |
| Blundell's Preparatory SchoolOther independent school · TivertonNone on recordOther · 228 pupils | Other | None on record | 228 | - |
| Blundell's SchoolOther independent school · TivertonNone on recordOther · 584 pupils | Other | None on record | 584 | - |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · OkehamptonGoodJan 2014Primary · 39 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | GoodJan 2014 | 39 | 1 |
| Bolham Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TivertonGoodMay 2015Primary · 105 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2015 | 105 | 9 |
| Bovey Tracey AcademyAcademy sponsor led · Newton AbbotRequires improvementNov 2022Primary · 245 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Requires improvementNov 2022 | 245 | 8 |
| Bow Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · CreditonNo overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 133 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 133 | 9 |
| Bowhill Primary SchoolAcademy converter · ExeterGoodNov 2016Primary · 451 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2016 | 451 | 12 |
| Bradford Primary SchoolAcademy converter · HolsworthyGoodJun 2022Primary · 24 pupils · 2 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2022 | 24 | 2 |
| Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery UnitCommunity school · Newton AbbotGoodFeb 2012Primary · 467 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2012 | 467 | 7 |
| Bradworthy Primary AcademyAcademy converter · HolsworthyRequires improvementOct 2023Primary · 185 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | Requires improvementOct 2023 | 185 | 14 |
| Brampford Speke Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · ExeterGoodApr 2013Primary · 47 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2013 | 47 | 14 |
| Branscombe Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SeatonGoodOct 2013Primary · 6 pupils | Primary | GoodOct 2013 | 6 | - |
| Bratton Fleming Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BarnstapleGoodNov 2022Primary · 70 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2022 | 70 | 8 |
| Braunton AcademyAcademy converter · BrauntonGoodJun 2016Secondary · 828 pupils · 13 governors | Secondary | GoodJun 2016 | 828 | 13 |
| Brayford AcademyAcademy converter · BarnstapleGoodMay 2023Primary · 32 pupils · 3 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2023 | 32 | 3 |
| Breakthrough CollegeSpecial post 16 institution · South BrentNone on recordSpecial | Special | None on record | - | - |
| Bridestowe Primary SchoolAcademy converter · OkehamptonGoodApr 2022Primary · 86 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | GoodApr 2022 | 86 | 1 |
| Bridgerule Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · HolsworthyGoodJan 2013Primary · 62 pupils · 3 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2013 | 62 | 3 |
| Brixington Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · ExmouthReport cardApr 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 351 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardApr 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 351 | 11 |
| Broadclyst Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · ExeterOutstandingOct 2022Primary · 524 pupils | Primary | OutstandingOct 2022 | 524 | - |
| Broadhembury Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · HonitonInadequateJun 2024Primary · 23 pupils | Primary | InadequateJun 2024 | 23 | - |
| Broadhempston Village Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TotnesNo overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 43 pupils | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; safeguarding effective | 43 | - |
| Buckfastleigh Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BuckfastleighGoodFeb 2024Primary · 112 pupils | Primary | GoodFeb 2024 | 112 | - |
| Buckland Brewer Primary SchoolFoundation school · BidefordRequires improvementMar 2024Primary · 49 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Requires improvementMar 2024 | 49 | 11 |
| Burlescombe Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TivertonNo overall gradeJun 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 30 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJun 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 30 | 6 |
| Caen Community Primary SchoolFoundation school · BrauntonGoodMar 2023Primary · 328 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 328 | 10 |
| Cambian Devon SchoolOther independent special school · PaigntonNone on recordSpecial · 25 pupils | Special | None on record | 25 | - |
| Canada Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · Newton AbbotGoodDec 2022Primary · 344 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2022 | 344 | 14 |
| Castle Primary SchoolFoundation school · TivertonGoodFeb 2023Primary · 293 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2023 | 293 | 8 |
| Castlebridge SchoolFree schools special · TavistockNone on recordSpecial · 19 pupils · 1 governor | Special | None on record | 19 | 1 |
| Chagford Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · Newton AbbotGoodJun 2022Primary · 137 pupils · 2 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2022 | 137 | 2 |
| Chances Educational Support ServicesOther independent school · DawlishNone on recordOther · 20 pupils | Other | None on record | 20 | - |
| Charleton Church of England AcademyAcademy converter · KingsbridgeGoodJun 2015Primary · 24 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2015 | 24 | 9 |
| Cheriton Bishop Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · ExeterReport cardFeb 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 115 pupils | Primary | Report cardFeb 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 115 | - |
| Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary SchoolCommunity school · CreditonGoodMay 2014Primary · 91 pupils · 18 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2014 | 91 | 18 |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools FederationLocal authority nursery school · ExeterGoodDec 2017Nursery · 69 pupils · 11 governors | Nursery | GoodDec 2017 | 69 | 11 |
| Christow Primary SchoolAcademy converter · ExeterGoodNov 2014Primary · 100 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2014 | 100 | 5 |
| Chudleigh Church of England Community Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · Newton AbbotGoodMar 2014Primary · 418 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2014 | 418 | 11 |
| Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · Newton AbbotGoodMar 2012Primary · 84 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2012 | 84 | 12 |
| Chulmleigh Community CollegeAcademy converter · ChulmleighGoodFeb 2015Secondary · 735 pupils | Secondary | GoodFeb 2015 | 735 | - |
| Chulmleigh Primary SchoolAcademy converter · ChulmleighGoodSep 2023Primary · 226 pupils | Primary | GoodSep 2023 | 226 | - |
| Clawton AcademyAcademy converter · HolsworthyNo overall gradeOct 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 82 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 82 | 7 |
| Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · ExeterGoodJun 2013Primary · 347 pupils | Primary | GoodJun 2013 | 347 | - |
| Clyst Hydon Primary SchoolFoundation school · CullomptonGoodJun 2023Primary · 24 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 24 | 12 |
| Clyst St Mary Primary SchoolCommunity school · ExeterNo overall gradeSep 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 170 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | No overall gradeSep 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 170 | 14 |
| Clyst Vale Community CollegeAcademy converter · ExeterGoodDec 2022Secondary · 944 pupils · 19 governors | Secondary | GoodDec 2022 | 944 | 19 |
| Cockwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter · ExeterGoodNov 2014Primary · 86 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2014 | 86 | 9 |
| Colyton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · ColytonOutstandingNov 2022Secondary · 1,083 pupils · 20 governors | Secondary | OutstandingNov 2022 | 1,083 | 20 |
| Colyton Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · ColytonNo overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 150 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 150 | 12 |
| Combe Martin Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IlfracombeNo overall gradeDec 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 137 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeDec 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effective | 137 | 8 |
| Coombeshead AcademyAcademy converter · Newton AbbotGoodFeb 2023Secondary · 870 pupils · 12 governors | Secondary | GoodFeb 2023 | 870 | 12 |
| Copplestone Primary SchoolFoundation school · CreditonGoodJul 2022Primary · 138 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2022 | 138 | 12 |
| Cornwood Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · IvybridgeRequires improvementNov 2023Primary · 87 pupils · 15 governors | Primary | Requires improvementNov 2023 | 87 | 15 |
| Countess Wear Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · ExeterRequires improvementOct 2022Primary · 171 pupils | Primary | Requires improvementOct 2022 | 171 | - |
| Cranbrook Education CampusAcademy sponsor led · ExeterGoodMay 2024All-through · 1,066 pupils · 12 governors | All-through | GoodMay 2024 | 1,066 | 12 |
| Cullompton Community CollegeAcademy converter · CullomptonGoodSep 2022Secondary · 746 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | GoodSep 2022 | 746 | 9 |
| Culmstock Primary SchoolCommunity school · CullomptonGoodJan 2024Primary · 123 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2024 | 123 | 10 |
| Dartington Church of England AcademyAcademy converter · TotnesGoodMay 2016Primary · 286 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2016 | 286 | 9 |
| Dartmouth AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DartmouthGoodApr 2023All-through · 435 pupils · 5 governors | All-through | GoodApr 2023 | 435 | 5 |
| Dawlish CollegeAcademy converter · DawlishGoodMar 2019Secondary · 782 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | GoodMar 2019 | 782 | 9 |
| Decoy Primary SchoolCommunity school · Newton AbbotGoodNov 2016Primary · 443 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2016 | 443 | 12 |
| Denbury Primary SchoolCommunity school · Newton AbbotGoodMar 2023Primary · 111 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 111 | 8 |