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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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