The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 338
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 20.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stuart Dyer (Head of Teaching & Learning)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Brixington Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 4JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBassetts Farm Primary School
Primary · 773m away
Hill Crest School
Special school · 866m away
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Primary · 969m away
Marpool Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Exmouth Community College
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Peter's Preparatory School
Independent · 2.0km away
Littleham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brixington Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brixington Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brixington Primary Academy?
Brixington Primary Academy currently has 338 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brixington Primary Academy take?
Brixington Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brixington Primary Academy?
Brixington Primary Academy is in Exmouth, EX8 4JQ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brixington Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Brixington Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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