Blackawton Primary School
URN: 141284 • Totnes TQ9 7BE
Overview
- Name
- Blackawton Primary School
- URN
- 141284
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Liam Fielding (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01803712363
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blackawton, Totnes TQ9 7BE
Summary
Blackawton Primary School, located in Totnes, Devon, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 135 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 140. The school prides itself on fostering a positive ethos centred around high expectations and excellent behaviour, guided by the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. As a Gold Rights Respecting School, Blackawton aims to nurture children in an environment of peace, dignity, and equality.
The curriculum at Blackawton is designed to be broad and balanced, inspiring students to achieve their full potential. The school offers a variety of engaging experiences and opportunities, including outdoor learning and community projects, which enhance the educational journey. Parents and families are encouraged to actively participate in their children's learning, reinforcing the school’s commitment to a collaborative community approach.
In addition to academic support, Blackawton Primary School emphasizes the importance of social and emotional development, ensuring that children grow into ambitious, lifelong learners. The school community recently celebrated the opening of the ‘Dough and Grow’ Garden, highlighting its focus on environmental education and community involvement.
The curriculum at Blackawton is designed to be broad and balanced, inspiring students to achieve their full potential. The school offers a variety of engaging experiences and opportunities, including outdoor learning and community projects, which enhance the educational journey. Parents and families are encouraged to actively participate in their children's learning, reinforcing the school’s commitment to a collaborative community approach.
In addition to academic support, Blackawton Primary School emphasizes the importance of social and emotional development, ensuring that children grow into ambitious, lifelong learners. The school community recently celebrated the opening of the ‘Dough and Grow’ Garden, highlighting its focus on environmental education and community involvement.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (S.E.N.D) (sen)
- Devon Local Offer (sen)
- Latest News (calendar)
- Trust Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 135
- Boys
- 73
- Girls
- 62
- FSM %
- 11.30
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 135 | 73 | 62 | 140 | 11.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 124 | 67 | 57 | 140 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 129 | 72 | 57 | 140 | 12.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 129 | 72 | 57 | 140 | 12.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 131 | 68 | 63 | 140 | 10.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 137 | 70 | 67 | 140 | 5.80 |
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