The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 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
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 13.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Miss Maria White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Orchard Way, Topsham, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Exminster Community Primary
Primary · 2.0km away
Exeter Pre-Prep School
Independent · 2.0km away
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Countess Wear Community School
Primary · 2.1km away
Countess Wear Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Infocus College
Special school · 2.6km away
Infocus School
Special school · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Topsham School's Ofsted rating?
The Topsham School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Topsham School?
The Topsham School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Topsham School take?
The Topsham School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Topsham School?
The Topsham School is in Exeter, EX3 0DN, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Topsham School have a sixth form?
No, The Topsham School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.