The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 22% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
22%
-40.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
17% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 494
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs J Metcalf (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Harrington Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMonkerton Community Primary School
Primary · 779m away
Ellen Tinkham School
Special school · 1.0km away
St Luke's Church of England School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Willowbrook School
Primary · 1.5km away
Whipton Barton Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Vranch House School
Independent · 1.7km away
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Secondary · 2.5km away
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery?
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery currently has 494 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery take?
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery?
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery is in Exeter, EX4 8PE, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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