There’s been another increase in the number of children applying for a place at a secondary school in Devon this September. Devon County Council today announced it was offering more than 98 per cent of families one of their three preferences.
Education chiefs in Devon are renewing their campaign for fair funding for schools with a detailed dossier on the stark funding gap that still exists with the South East.
The curiosity and learning of pupils at an East Devon village school is stimulated by enticing classrooms and common areas, according to independent inspectors.
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School has doubled the number of early years places available for children aged 2 to 4 years, from 39 to 78 places.
Building work has started on the first primary school at Sherford.
Schools across Devon stand to gain £7.5 million more from the Government’s proposed new funding formula, it has been revealed.
Education Secretary Justine Greening has confirmed details of a new funding system for schools in England.
A celebration of nearly 300 years of service to children in Devon by 10 headteachers has been held by the county’s schools chiefs.
Work has begun on a new £2.9 million primary school for Loddiswell.
A new primary school is set to be built in Okehampton.
