How many pupils does Southmead School have?

Southmead School has 364 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Southmead School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Southmead School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Southmead School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Southmead School is part of Braunton Learning Co-operative.

Where is Southmead School?

Southmead School is located at Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU.

Southmead School

Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

72%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

364

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Southmead School

Southmead School is a foundation school in Braunton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 364 pupils on roll. It is part of Braunton Learning Co-operative. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 364 / 420 (87%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

19.1%

Free school meals

9.4%

EAL

3.0%

SEN support

11.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

72%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

8.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.14

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

21.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

14.61

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24

£46,364

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,290 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.67

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,848

Spend per pupil

£6,767

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU
Phone: 01271812448
Headteacher: Nicholas Plumb
Website: www.southmead.devon.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Braunton Learning Co-operative

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southmead School?: Southmead School is a foundation school in Braunton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Southmead School have?: Southmead School has 364 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Southmead School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 72% of pupils at Southmead School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Southmead School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Southmead School is part of Braunton Learning Co-operative.
Where is Southmead School?: Southmead School is located at Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU.

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