How many pupils does Drake's Church of England Primary School have?

Drake's Church of England Primary School has 42 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Drake's Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Drake's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Drake's Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Drake's Church of England Primary School is part of LINK ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Drake's Church of England Primary School?

Drake's Church of England Primary School is located at Middle Street, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7DQ.

Drake's Church of England Primary School

Middle Street, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7DQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Drake's Church of England Primary School

Drake's Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 42 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of LINK ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 42 / 101 (42%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

32.4%

Free school meals

2.7%

EAL

2.4%

SEN support

2.4%

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)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

11%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.4%

Overall absence

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.

2.5

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

16.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24

1.66

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

£49,945

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,351 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

0.4

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 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.

£8,048

Spend per pupil

£9,349

Income per pupil

51%

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: Middle Street, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7DQ
Phone: 01395443871
Executive Headteacher: Peter Halford
Website: http://www.drakes.thelink.academy/website

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Drake's Church of England Primary School?: Drake's Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Drake's Church of England Primary School have?: Drake's Church of England Primary School has 42 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Drake's Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Drake's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Drake's Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Drake's Church of England Primary School is part of LINK ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Drake's Church of England Primary School?: Drake's Church of England Primary School is located at Middle Street, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7DQ.

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