The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
10%
+2.0pp 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)
103
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 185
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 10.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Louise Herbert (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Clyst St Mary, The Village, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1BG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStansfield Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Woodwater Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Ellen Tinkham School
Special school · 2.7km away
St Luke's Church of England School
Secondary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Clyst St Mary Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clyst St Mary Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clyst St Mary Primary School?
Clyst St Mary Primary School currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clyst St Mary Primary School take?
Clyst St Mary Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clyst St Mary Primary School?
Clyst St Mary Primary School is in Exeter, EX5 1BG, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clyst St Mary Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Clyst St Mary Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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