The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 0% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
0%
-62.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
7% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 12.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Whalley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Road, Exminster, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8AJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Exminster Community Primary's Ofsted rating?
Exminster Community Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Exminster Community Primary?
Exminster Community Primary currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Exminster Community Primary take?
Exminster Community Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Exminster Community Primary?
Exminster Community Primary is in Exeter, EX6 8AJ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Exminster Community Primary have a sixth form?
No, Exminster Community Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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