South Molton Community Primary School
URN: 150918 • South Molton EX36 3BA
Overview
- Name
- South Molton Community Primary School
- URN
- 150918
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 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 rural academy located in South Molton, Devon, catering to a mixed-gender student body with a capacity of 240 pupils. The school prides itself on providing a secure and stimulating learning environment that nurtures the emotional, social, and academic development of each child. The ethos of the school emphasizes partnership with parents, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
The curriculum at South Molton Community Primary School is designed to be broad and balanced, incorporating creative and knowledge-based learning. Outdoor learning is a significant focus, with all students participating in weekly forest school sessions, alongside a comprehensive sports programme that promotes physical and mental well-being. The school aims to develop confident, independent learners who respect diversity and understand the importance of positive relationships.
To support families, the school offers an extended care programme from 8 am to 5:45 pm, ensuring that children have access to wrap-around care. The school community is dedicated to celebrating achievements and fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive.
The curriculum at South Molton Community Primary School is designed to be broad and balanced, incorporating creative and knowledge-based learning. Outdoor learning is a significant focus, with all students participating in weekly forest school sessions, alongside a comprehensive sports programme that promotes physical and mental well-being. The school aims to develop confident, independent learners who respect diversity and understand the importance of positive relationships.
To support families, the school offers an extended care programme from 8 am to 5:45 pm, ensuring that children have access to wrap-around care. The school community is dedicated to celebrating achievements and fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- S2 absence req form/administer medicine (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Starting School (calendar)
- News, Term Dates & Events (calendar)
- South Molton (other)
- Our School (other)
- Admissions/Attendance (other)
- Sustainability and Nature (other)
- Policies (other)
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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 HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2025-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 240 |
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