The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Head
- Mr Ben Nelson-Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Fish Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7TR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCountess Wear Community School
Primary · 1.4km away
Countess Wear Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Infocus College
Special school · 1.4km away
Infocus School
Special school · 1.4km away
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Stansfield Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Southbrook School
Special school · 1.7km away
Clyst St Mary Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School?
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School take?
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School?
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School is in Exeter, EX2 7TR, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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