Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School

About Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School

Our school is an integral part of the thriving village of Diptford and has a true family feel where all are valued. Our strong vision of 'Let your Light Shine' weaves through all that we do and we strive for the pupils in our care to thrive both academically and in their personal and social development.

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Key Facts

Founded 1845

Head/Principal Mrs Holly Edgington

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 31 responses • 54.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

90.3% positive 9.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

80.7% positive 12.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

74.2% positive 22.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

74.2% positive 16.1% negative

My child does well at this school

77.4% positive 16.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 31 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

2.6

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

36.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

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

Reviews 3

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Lovely school with a true family feel"

We've been at Diptford for 3 years now and we absolutely love it. The forest school is a highlight for our child and the staff are always supportive. The values of 'Let your Light Shine' really shine through in the school's approach to teaching and learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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James T Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 20, 2021

5.0

"Exceptional education in a beautiful setting"

We've been blown away by the quality of education at Diptford. The new classrooms are fantastic and the forest school is a dream come true for our child. The staff are passionate and dedicated, and the school's values really make a difference to the children.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 10, 2020

4.0

"A good school with room for improvement"

We left Diptford a few years ago, but we still keep in touch with some of the staff. The school is lovely, with a great atmosphere and beautiful grounds. However, we sometimes felt that the school could do more to support children with SEN.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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