The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 49.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Moretta (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Whipton Barton Junior School, Whipton, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVranch House School
Independent · Very close
Willowbrook School
Primary · 678m away
St Luke's Church of England School
Secondary · 881m away
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ellen Tinkham School
Special school · 1.4km away
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Monkerton Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whipton Barton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Whipton Barton Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whipton Barton Junior School?
Whipton Barton Junior School currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whipton Barton Junior School take?
Whipton Barton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whipton Barton Junior School?
Whipton Barton Junior School is in Exeter, EX1 3JP, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whipton Barton Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Whipton Barton Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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