The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 459
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- EXETER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Sharon Tarr (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wheatsheaf Way, Alphington, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Exe School
Secondary · 771m away
Ide Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Outdoors School
Independent · 1.6km away
Matford Brook Academy
All-through · 1.6km away
St Thomas Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Nursery · 1.7km away
Belong School Devon
Independent · 1.8km away
Bowhill Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Alphington Primary School?
Alphington Primary School currently has 459 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alphington Primary School take?
Alphington Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alphington Primary School?
Alphington Primary School is in Exeter, EX2 8RQ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alphington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Alphington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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