Church Hill, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon EX9 7HU
10 reasons to choose Otterton Church of England Primary School
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Otterton Church of England Primary School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 66. It is one of the best state primary schools in Budleigh Salterton and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
School fundamentals
Otterton Church of England Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (40%/60%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a Church of England academy converter faith school. The school is one of the 23 members of Link Academy Trust. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2023) inspection.
Average class size
Otterton Church of England Primary School has two mixed-age classes and an average class size of 22 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Otterton Church of England Primary School achieves varied attainment scores, from the top 10% nationally to below the national average. By the same measure, progress scores have been variable around the national average, possibly reflecting different cohorts’ ability profiles.
The Otterton Church of England Primary School curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, Spanish. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for sport.
Sport at Otterton Church of England Primary School
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in some sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Otterton Church of England Primary School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There may be some occasional extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 8.00am to 5.00pm provided by an external contractor.
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