The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 540
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- CORNERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Bishop
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Maddick Road, Westclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3YG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Westclyst Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westclyst Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westclyst Community Primary School?
Westclyst Community Primary School currently has 540 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westclyst Community Primary School take?
Westclyst Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westclyst Community Primary School?
Westclyst Community Primary School is in Exeter, EX1 3YG, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westclyst Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westclyst Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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