The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 23.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- EXETER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dan Jenkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Union Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBelong School Devon
Independent · Very close
West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Nursery · 482m away
Montgomery Primary School
Primary · 528m away
Bowhill Primary School
Primary · 708m away
Torlands Academy
Academy · 820m away
West Exe School
Secondary · 887m away
Exeter Cathedral School
Independent · 940m away
St David's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas Primary School?
St Thomas Primary School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas Primary School take?
St Thomas Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas Primary School?
St Thomas Primary School is in Exeter, EX2 9BB, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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