Otterton Church of England Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 8 of its 43 pupils (18.6%) were getting SEN support and 4 (9.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 43 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Devon.
18.6% get SEN support
8 of 43 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
9.3% have an EHC plan
4 of 43 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher 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
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 43 (places for 84)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anne Pelosi (Executive Headteacher)
- Part of
- Link Academy Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 24.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Devon
- School reference (URN)
- 147496
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
Rated Good, March 2017; school remains Good (June 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2023).
Contact and getting there
Church Hill, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7HU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Mill Water School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Marpool Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Inadequate 4.6 miles
- Royal Deaf Education Trust Independent · Ages 16–24 5.5 miles
- Countess Wear Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 8.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Drake's Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 8.1%, EHC plans 2.7% 0.9 miles
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 21.3%, EHC plans 3% 2.1 miles
- Newton Poppleford Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 13.2%, EHC plans 6.3% 2.8 miles
Questions about Otterton Church of England Primary School
How many pupils at Otterton Church of England Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 8 of the 43 pupils (18.6%) were getting SEN support and 4 (9.3%) 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 Otterton Church of England Primary School?
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 Otterton Church of England Primary School?
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 Otterton Church of England Primary School?
You can ask for Otterton Church of England Primary School 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 Otterton Church of England Primary School 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 Marpool Primary School, about 4.6 miles away.
Where is Otterton Church of England Primary School?
Church Hill, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7HU, 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.