Best Primary Schools in Devon 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 309 schools across Devon. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Devon has 309 primary schools, of which 19 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 260 rated Good — 90% of primary schools in Devon are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Christow Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Devon follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

309
Total schools
19
Outstanding
6%
Outstanding rate
60.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
33.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Christow Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
🥈 Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
🥉 West Hill Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
4. Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
5. Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Academy
Primary
 Good 85 View school
6. Kingsacre Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
7. Broadclyst Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
8. Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 84 View school
9. Holbeton Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
10. Canada Hill Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
11. High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 84 View school
12. Chagford Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
13. Stowford School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
14. Umberleigh Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 83 View school
15. The Grove School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
16. Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary
Primary
 Good 83 View school
17. Landscove Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
18. Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
19. Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
20. Lamerton CofE Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Devon?
There are 309 primary schools in Devon, of which 19 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Devon?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Devon is Christow Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Devon?
Primary and secondary school applications in Devon are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Devon council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Devon?
6% of primary schools in Devon are rated Outstanding and 84% are rated Good. 75.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.