West Hill Primary School

URN: 113106 • Ottery St Mary EX11 1UQ

Overview

Name
West Hill Primary School
URN
113106
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Smile Learning Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Penny Hammett (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01404812599
Website
Visit
Address
Beech Park, Ottery St Mary EX11 1UQ

Summary

West Hill Primary School is a foundation school located in the village of West Hill, near Ottery St Mary, Devon. With a current enrolment of 203 pupils, the school serves children aged 4 to 11 across seven classes. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive, guided by six core values that underpin their educational approach.

The curriculum at West Hill Primary is well-structured and designed to meet the needs of all students, with a strong emphasis on creativity and high-quality teaching. Recent OFSTED inspections have rated the school as ‘good’, highlighting its aspirational leadership and effective learning behaviours, including resilience and cooperation. The school encourages active participation from parents and carers, promoting a collaborative approach to education.

West Hill Primary School also places importance on community engagement, hosting various events such as book fairs and assemblies to support local initiatives, including donations to Ottery Foodbank. Parents are welcomed to visit the school through scheduled tours, providing an opportunity to experience the school environment firsthand.

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Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Smile Learning Trust
Capacity
219
Pupils
203
Boys
105
Girls
98
FSM %
2.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-01-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 203 105 98 219 2.50
2024-09-11 206 106 100 219 1.50
2023-09-11 216 106 110 219 1.90
2022-09-11 216 106 110 219 1.90
2021-09-11 216 106 110 219 0.90
2020-09-11 216 108 108 219 2.30

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