Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School
URN: 138631 • Kingsbridge TQ7 4LB
Overview
- Name
- Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School
- URN
- 138631
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Fern de Beer (since 2025) , Head of Teaching & Learning
- Telephone
- 01548550262
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 4LB
Summary
Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School is a mixed academy converter situated in Kingsbridge, Devon, with a current enrolment of 101 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 70. The school is part of the First Federation Trust, which comprises 29 primary schools across Devon and Dorset, promoting collaboration while respecting individual school identities. The ethos of the school is centred on inclusivity and community, with a strong commitment to ensuring that all pupils reach their full potential.
The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment, described by Ofsted as a place where "pupils are at the heart" and where the school community feels like "one big family." This supportive atmosphere is reflected in the positive feedback from parents and pupils alike. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and reflective of the school's values, with opportunities for extracurricular activities such as surfing for Year 6 students.
Parents can find more information about the school, including term dates and class pages, on the school's website. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to contact the office for visits and inquiries.
The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment, described by Ofsted as a place where "pupils are at the heart" and where the school community feels like "one big family." This supportive atmosphere is reflected in the positive feedback from parents and pupils alike. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and reflective of the school's values, with opportunities for extracurricular activities such as surfing for Year 6 students.
Parents can find more information about the school, including term dates and class pages, on the school's website. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to contact the office for visits and inquiries.
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 101
- Boys
- 41
- Girls
- 60
- FSM %
- 11.90
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 101 | 41 | 60 | 70 | 11.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 105 | 41 | 64 | 70 | 8.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 101 | 46 | 55 | 70 | 2.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 101 | 46 | 55 | 70 | 2.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 105 | 47 | 58 | 70 | 2.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 110 | 56 | 54 | 70 | 4.50 |
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