South Molton Community Primary School
URN: 113168 • South Molton EX36 3BA
Overview
- Name
- South Molton Community Primary School
- URN
- 113168
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Parkin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01769572198
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- North Road, South Molton EX36 3BA
Summary
South Molton Community Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in South Molton, Devon, serving 232 pupils with a capacity of 240. The school is committed to providing a secure and stimulating learning environment that caters to the emotional, social, and academic needs of its students. Outdoor learning is a significant aspect of the curriculum, with all children participating in weekly forest school sessions and a comprehensive sports programme.
The school aims to foster confidence, independence, and respect among its pupils while encouraging them to develop lively and enquiring minds. It employs a variety of teaching styles to ensure that all children, regardless of their learning needs, can engage fully with the curriculum. Family involvement is highly valued, and the school maintains strong links with local pre-school providers to facilitate smooth transitions for children.
Led by Head Teacher Mr Tom Parkin, the dedicated staff at South Molton Community Primary School work collaboratively with parents and the wider community to support each child's educational journey, promoting lifelong learning and personal development.
The school aims to foster confidence, independence, and respect among its pupils while encouraging them to develop lively and enquiring minds. It employs a variety of teaching styles to ensure that all children, regardless of their learning needs, can engage fully with the curriculum. Family involvement is highly valued, and the school maintains strong links with local pre-school providers to facilitate smooth transitions for children.
Led by Head Teacher Mr Tom Parkin, the dedicated staff at South Molton Community Primary School work collaboratively with parents and the wider community to support each child's educational journey, promoting lifelong learning and personal development.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 232 | 122 | 110 | 240 | 26.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 234 | 126 | 108 | 240 | 24.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 248 | 124 | 124 | 240 | 21.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 248 | 124 | 124 | 240 | 21.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 236 | 117 | 119 | 240 | 16.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 241 | 125 | 116 | 240 | 12.90 |
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