The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 8% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
8%
-54.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
94
-11.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 38.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- The Avocet Learning Trust
- Head
- Miss Caroline Curtis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
Primary · 513m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Primary · 564m away
Exmouth Community College
Secondary · 651m away
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
Special school · 859m away
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Marpool Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Brixington Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Hill Crest School
Special school · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Exeter Road Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Exeter Road Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Exeter Road Community Primary School?
Exeter Road Community Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Exeter Road Community Primary School take?
Exeter Road Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Exeter Road Community Primary School?
Exeter Road Community Primary School is in Exmouth, EX8 1PU, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Exeter Road Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Exeter Road Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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