North Devon primary schools serve a stunning coastal region, with Woolacombe School, West Down School, and Combe Martin Primary School among the highest-performing options. While the area has 7 schools, 80% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, below England's 82%. Families in Woolacombe, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, and Mortehoe benefit from small village schools with strong community ties, where 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 19% achieve the higher standard, more than double the national average of 8%. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Information not available |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Combe Martin Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
| N/A | Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Lynton Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | West Down School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Woolacombe School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
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