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What is Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy located?

Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy is located in Lyme Regis, Devon, South West, DT7 3TT.

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Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy serves students aged 5 to 11.

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Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy

Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy is a primary academy in Lyme Regis, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy has 58% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 102 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 42.7%, 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected58%Attendance95.3%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 5–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 102 pupils
SEN support: 8% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 66/100

Good surroundings

Air quality95/100

Transport access13/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy

At Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

92% met the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths.

Attendance at Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy

Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy is 42.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy

Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy has 102 pupils on roll.

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

8% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy