Elburton Primary School

About Elburton Primary School

Elburton Primary School is dedicated to fostering the best in everyone. Our focus is on building character, delivering a rigorous curriculum, maintaining the highest standards of behaviour, and providing opportunities for our students to build cultural capital and explore the world beyond the school gates.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Keith Smithers

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 226 responses • 48.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

97.8% positive 2.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

98.3% positive 1.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

98.2% positive 1.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

94.3% positive 3.5% negative

My child does well at this school

98.7% positive 0.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 226 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

21.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

73.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily M

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional School Experience"

We've been so impressed with Elburton Primary. The staff are always approachable and go above and beyond to support our child's needs. The facilities are amazing - the swimming pool and outdoor learning spaces are perfect for a child's physical and mental development.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Ryan W

Parent Jun 23, 2022

5.0

"Building Character and Confidence"

We're grateful for the values-based approach at Elburton Primary. The school is doing a great job of instilling respect and empathy in our child, and the teachers are dedicated to helping them reach their full potential.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Lily G

Parent Mar 2, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

While we're generally happy with Elburton Primary, there have been some issues with communication from the school. That being said, our child has thrived in the Accelerated Reader program and we appreciate the many extracurricular activities offered.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Jessica T

Parent Oct 20, 2021

5.0

"Prepares Children for Future Success"

We have nothing but praise for Elburton Primary. The school's focus on building cultural capital and exploring the world beyond the school gates really helped our child prepare for secondary school. We're so grateful for the education they received.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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