The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 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
- 201
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 43.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- CORNERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Bishop
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Glasshouse Lane, Countess Wear, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCountess Wear Community School
Primary · Very close
Infocus College
Special school · 701m away
Infocus School
Special school · 701m away
Southbrook School
Special school · 1.1km away
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Isca College of Media Arts
Secondary · 1.7km away
Isca Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Exminster Community Primary
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Countess Wear Primary School?
Countess Wear Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Countess Wear Primary School take?
Countess Wear Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Countess Wear Primary School?
Countess Wear Primary School is in Exeter, EX2 7BS, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Countess Wear Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Countess Wear Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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