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.

How many schools?
309
Open primary schools in Devon
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
273 Good or better
of 309 with a historic Ofsted grade
Historic single-word grades · pre-Nov-2025
How is this list ordered?
SNM score
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy currently leads
Methodology

Devon has 309 open primary schools. Of the 309 with a published Ofsted inspection, 19 (6%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 88% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Devon follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 94 View school
2. St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
3. Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 93 View school
4. Landscove Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
5. Holbeton Primary School
Primary
 Good 89 View school
6. Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
7. Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
8. Boasley Cross Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
9. Umberleigh Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 87 View school
10. Milton Abbot Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
11. Tedburn St Mary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
12. Christow Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
13. Gulworthy Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
14. Lydford Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
15. Burlescombe Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
16. Lamerton CofE Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 85 View school
17. Kingsacre Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
18. Broadhempston Village Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
19. Upottery Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
20. Shaldon Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Devon

Best primary schools in DevonTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in DevonTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in DevonPrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in DevonYear 7 onwards How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Devon?
There are 309 open primary schools in Devon (closed schools are excluded). 19 of the 309 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Devon?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Devon is High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Devon?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Devon?
Primary and secondary applications in Devon are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Devon council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.