South Hams primary schools deliver exceptional results across this rural Devon district, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School, The Grove School, South Hams, and Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. 28% achieve the higher standard—more than three times the England average of 8%. With 11 schools serving South Hams, families across Totnes, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, and Salcombe benefit from small village schools with strong community connections and outstanding academic foundations. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Blackawton Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Dartington Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | East Allington Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Harbertonford Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St Christophers School | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Christian | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Stoke Gabriel Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | The Grove School, South Hams | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #6 | Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Park School, South Hams | Independent | Primary | 3-12 years | Mixed | None | - |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 3-12 years
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