What did Ofsted judge Marldon Church of England Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Marldon Church of England Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in June 2015 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Marldon Church of England Primary School?

Marldon Church of England Primary School has 216 pupils on roll.

What ages does Marldon Church of England Primary School take?

Marldon Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Marldon Church of England Primary School located?

Marldon Church of England Primary School is located in Paignton, TQ3 1PD, Devon.

How do I apply to Marldon Church of England Primary School?

Marldon Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Marldon Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Marldon Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Marldon Church of England Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Marldon Church of England Primary School was 1.477 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Marldon Church of England Primary School?

When Marldon Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school; 3. Catchment area with siblings — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by straight-line distance from home to school and then, where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Marldon Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.3% of pupils at Marldon Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Marldon Church of England Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

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1.477miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Marldon Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school.
3Catchment area with siblings — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Other children in catchment area — Priority will next be given to other children living within the catchment area.
5Siblings outside catchment area — Priority will next be given to children living outside the catchment area, who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
6Regular Christian church attendance — Priority will next be given to children who regularly attend (or whose parents regularly attend) a Christian church.
7Children of staff — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage.
8All other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: straight-line distance from home to school and then, where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

A child whose Education, Health and Care Plan names the school will be admitted without regard for these criteria. Supplementary Information Forms required for exceptional need and faith priority claims. Sibling definition includes natural, half, adopted, step-siblings and other children living in same household as part of single-family unit. Multiple birth siblings tied for final place will all be admitted.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Marldon Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Marldon Church of England Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Marldon Church of England Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in June 2015 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Marldon Church of England Primary School?: Marldon Church of England Primary School has 216 pupils on roll.
What ages does Marldon Church of England Primary School take?: Marldon Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Marldon Church of England Primary School located?: Marldon Church of England Primary School is located in Paignton, TQ3 1PD, Devon.
How do I apply to Marldon Church of England Primary School?: Marldon Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Marldon Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Marldon Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Marldon Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Marldon Church of England Primary School was 1.477 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Marldon Church of England Primary School?: When Marldon Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school; 3. Catchment area with siblings — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by straight-line distance from home to school and then, where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Marldon Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.3% of pupils at Marldon Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Marldon Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Marldon Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school.
3Catchment area with siblings — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Other children in catchment area — Priority will next be given to other children living within the catchment area.
5Siblings outside catchment area — Priority will next be given to children living outside the catchment area, who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
6Regular Christian church attendance — Priority will next be given to children who regularly attend (or whose parents regularly attend) a Christian church.
7Children of staff — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage.
8All other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: straight-line distance from home to school and then, where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

Marldon Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Marldon Church of England Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Marldon Church of England Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in June 2015 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Marldon Church of England Primary School?: Marldon Church of England Primary School has 216 pupils on roll.
What ages does Marldon Church of England Primary School take?: Marldon Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Marldon Church of England Primary School located?: Marldon Church of England Primary School is located in Paignton, TQ3 1PD, Devon.
How do I apply to Marldon Church of England Primary School?: Marldon Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Marldon Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Marldon Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Marldon Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Marldon Church of England Primary School was 1.477 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Marldon Church of England Primary School?: When Marldon Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school; 3. Catchment area with siblings — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by straight-line distance from home to school and then, where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Marldon Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.3% of pupils at Marldon Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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