The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- IVY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tara Trail (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
New Road, Exeter, Devon, Devon, EX6 8QD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Starcross Primary School?
Starcross Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Starcross Primary School take?
Starcross Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Starcross Primary School?
Starcross Primary School is in Exeter, Devon, EX6 8QD, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Starcross Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Starcross Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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