Business Details
Uplowman Primary School Primary School: A Haven of Hope in Tiverton
Uplowman Church of England Primary School is a thriving village school rooted in Christian values, serving children in rural Devon. Established to nurture every child as a 'child of God', we prioritise compassion, forgiveness, hope, respect, and trust in daily life. Our inclusive environment fosters academic excellence alongside personal growth, with staff dedicated to ensuring pupils feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.Ofsted (2024) highlighted our high expectations for behaviour and purposeful atmosphere, while our SIAMS 'Outstanding' rating affirmed our commitment to Christian distinctiveness. We collaborate with parents, local authorities, and community partners to provide holistic education, preparing children for lifelong success grounded in faith and resilience.
Services
Primary Education
Christian Values
Early Years Foundation Stage
Curriculum Subjects
Safeguarding
Highlights and features
- We embed Christian values of compassion and respect in daily learning
- Our staff maintain Ofsted-recognised high expectations for behaviour and achievement
- We offer individualised support through mixed-age collaborative learning
- Our SIAMS 'Outstanding' rating confirms our Christian distinctiveness
- We partner with parents and local communities for holistic child development
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- SIAMS
What people say
Calm purposeful atmosphere
High expectations
Nurturing environment
Values-driven learning
Supportive staff
Services
Primary Education
We provide comprehensive primary education for children aged 4-11, following the National Curriculum. Our experienced teachers deliver structured lessons in core subjects including English, mathematics, and science, while fostering creativity through arts and physical education. The school's Christian ethos ensures children develop moral character alongside academic skills, preparing them for secondary education and beyond.
Christian Values
Our curriculum integrates Christian values of compassion, forgiveness, hope, respect, and trust into daily learning. Through collective worship, religious education, and values-based activities, children explore biblical teachings while developing empathy and social responsibility. This approach helps pupils understand their role in creating a caring community, as evidenced by our SIAMS 'Outstanding' inspection rating.
Early Years Foundation Stage
We offer tailored early years education focusing on play-based learning and foundational skills. Our dedicated staff create stimulating environments where children develop social abilities, motor skills, and early literacy/numeracy. The curriculum follows statutory frameworks while maintaining our Christian values, ensuring smooth transition to formal schooling through individualised support and nurturing relationships.
Safeguarding
Our school maintains rigorous safeguarding protocols to ensure children's safety and wellbeing. Trained staff implement preventive measures, conduct regular risk assessments, and maintain open communication with parents. We follow statutory guidelines while providing additional support through pastoral care, creating a secure environment where children can thrive academically and emotionally.
Curriculum Subjects
We deliver a broad curriculum covering art, computing, geography, history, modern languages, music, PE, PSHE, RE, and science. Lessons incorporate cross-curricular projects and differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs. Our approach combines practical activities with theoretical knowledge, ensuring pupils develop both subject-specific expertise and transferable skills for future learning.
People
Steven Badcott
Executive Headteacher
Steven Badcott leads the Halberton & Uplowman Federation with over 20 years' experience in primary education. He champions Christian values-driven learning while maintaining academic excellence, as evidenced by Ofsted's 2024 recognition of high expectations and pupil progress. Steven prioritises staff development and community partnerships.
Questions
What age range does Uplowman C Of E Primary School cater for?
We educate children aged 4-11 years, covering Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stages 1 and 2.
How does the school integrate Christian values into education?
Our curriculum incorporates biblical teachings through RE lessons, collective worship, and values-based activities that promote compassion, forgiveness, hope, respect, and trust.
What are the school's Ofsted ratings?
Ofsted 2024 reported 'Good' overall with high expectations for pupil behaviour and academic progress in a calm, purposeful environment.
How does the school support pupil wellbeing?
We maintain rigorous safeguarding protocols, pastoral care systems, and a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and safe to learn.
What curriculum subjects are offered?
We teach all National Curriculum subjects including English, mathematics, science, art, computing, geography, history, modern languages, music, PE, PSHE, and RE.
How can parents get involved with the school?
Parents participate through the active PTFA, consultation processes, and community events that strengthen our partnership with families.
