Drake's Church of England Primary School
URN: 147495 • Budleigh Salterton EX9 7DQ
Overview
- Name
- Drake's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 147495
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LINK ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Halford (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01395443871
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Middle Street, Budleigh Salterton EX9 7DQ
Summary
Drake's Church of England Primary School, located in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 42 pupils, set within a capacity of 101. The school prides itself on creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision of "Growing Stronger Together," which emphasizes the importance of community support and individual growth.
The curriculum at Drake's is designed to foster independent and collaborative learning, encouraging pupils to develop confidence and a love for learning. The school’s values—Hope, Compassion, Thankfulness, Respect, Trust, and Courage—guide both teaching practices and the overall school culture. Additionally, the Pupil Ethos Group plays a vital role in promoting social responsibility and community engagement, empowering students to lead initiatives that address local and global challenges.
Drake's Church of England Primary School is committed to providing a holistic education enriched by its Christian traditions, aiming to prepare students for life's challenges while respecting the dignity and worth of each individual. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can arrange visits by contacting the administration.
The curriculum at Drake's is designed to foster independent and collaborative learning, encouraging pupils to develop confidence and a love for learning. The school’s values—Hope, Compassion, Thankfulness, Respect, Trust, and Courage—guide both teaching practices and the overall school culture. Additionally, the Pupil Ethos Group plays a vital role in promoting social responsibility and community engagement, empowering students to lead initiatives that address local and global challenges.
Drake's Church of England Primary School is committed to providing a holistic education enriched by its Christian traditions, aiming to prepare students for life's challenges while respecting the dignity and worth of each individual. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can arrange visits by contacting the administration.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Authorised and Unauthorised Absences (sen)
- SEND Overview (sen)
- Term Time Absence Requests (sen)
- All events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LINK ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 101
- Pupils
- 42
- Boys
- 16
- Girls
- 26
- FSM %
- 29.30
- Open date
- 2019-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 42 | 16 | 26 | 101 | 29.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 37 | 12 | 25 | 101 | 18.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 101 | 11.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 101 | 11.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 55 | 29 | 26 | 90 | 14.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 59 | 29 | 30 | 90 | 6.80 |
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