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
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
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 249
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 31.6%
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
Moorfield Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWithycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Primary · 355m away
Hill Crest School
Special school · 757m away
Exmouth Community College
Secondary · 852m away
Bassetts Farm Primary School
Primary · 859m away
Brixington Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Primary · 1.1km away
Littleham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Exeter Road Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Marpool Primary School?
Marpool Primary School currently has 249 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marpool Primary School take?
Marpool Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marpool Primary School?
Marpool Primary School is in Exmouth, EX8 3QW, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marpool Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Marpool Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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