Buckfastleigh Primary School is a academy converter serving families in Buckfastleigh and the wider Devon area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 121 pupils on roll with space for 280, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 6 February 2024, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.