Rackenford Church of England Primary School

How places are decided at Rackenford Church of England Primary School

Rackenford Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Rackenford Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Rackenford Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in January 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Rackenford Church of England Primary School?

Rackenford Church of England Primary School has 53 pupils on roll.

What ages does Rackenford Church of England Primary School take?

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

Where is Rackenford Church of England Primary School located?

Rackenford Church of England Primary School is located in Tiverton, EX16 8DU, Devon.

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

Rackenford 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 Rackenford Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Rackenford 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 Rackenford Church of England Primary School?

Distance did not decide places at Rackenford Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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

When Rackenford Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after 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). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child's attendance at this school.]; 3. Catchment area 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. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.9% of pupils at Rackenford 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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