High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy is a mainstream primary school in Umberleigh, Devon, for children aged 2 to 11. In January 2026, 7 of its 84 pupils (8.3%) were getting SEN support and 1 (1.2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–11
- 84 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Devon.
8.3% get SEN support
7 of 84 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
1.2% have an EHC plan
1 of 84 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 84 (places for 70)
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Polak
- Part of
- Team Multi-Academy Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 5.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Devon
- School reference (URN)
- 144535
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Devon council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, March 2026: Strong standard in 4 of 7 areas
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
High Bickington, Umberleigh, EX37 9AY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 6.2 miles
- Acorn School Independent · Ages 8–16 · Ofsted: Good 7.4 miles
- The Lampard Community School Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 7.5 miles
- Newport Community School Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 7.5 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Umberleigh Primary Academy Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 11.7%, EHC plans 2.1% 2.4 miles
- Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 6.8%, EHC plans 5.1% 4.4 miles
- Kings Nympton Community Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 17.6%, EHC plans 5.9% 5.2 miles
Questions about High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy
How many pupils at High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 7 of the 84 pupils (8.3%) were getting SEN support and 1 (1.2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy?
Through Devon council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy?
You can ask for High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School, about 6.2 miles away.
Where is High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy?
High Bickington, Umberleigh, EX37 9AY, in Devon.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.