The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 464
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- The Avocet Learning Trust
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Bennett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
St John's Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 4GB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHill Crest School
Special school · Very close
Brixington Primary Academy
Primary · 773m away
Marpool Primary School
Primary · 859m away
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Littleham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Exmouth Community College
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Primary · 2.0km away
Exeter Road Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bassetts Farm Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bassetts Farm Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bassetts Farm Primary School?
Bassetts Farm Primary School currently has 464 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bassetts Farm Primary School take?
Bassetts Farm Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bassetts Farm Primary School?
Bassetts Farm Primary School is in Exmouth, EX8 4GB, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bassetts Farm Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bassetts Farm Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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