Sidmouth is a much larger than average-sized primary school where most children who attend are from within the town. The school is situated on three sites at different locations within the town following a change of designation in September 2011 from a junior school to a primary school, following the closure of two small infant schools. The school has retained all three sites. The previous inspection was of St Nicholas Church of England Junior School. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are taught in Reception classes situated on two of the sites. Pupils from Key Stage 1 are also taught on these two sites and then move to the third site together for their Key Stage 2 years. Almost all pupils are White British, with very few pupils from different ethnic heritages. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is above average, although the proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is average. The proportion of pupils who are known to be eligible for the pupil premium, which provides additional funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, those who are looked after and for children from armed service families, is slightly below average but has risen significantly since the amalgamation. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress. The school manages a breakfast club for the pupils, which was included in this inspection. The after-school club is privately managed and was therefore not part of this inspection. Two private nurseries are located on two of the school sites but both are inspected separately.