The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 0% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
0%
-62.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 603
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Emma Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarpool Primary School
Primary · 355m away
Exmouth Community College
Secondary · 604m away
Brixington Primary Academy
Primary · 969m away
Hill Crest School
Special school · 984m away
Bassetts Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Primary · 1.1km away
Exeter Road Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School?
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School currently has 603 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School take?
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School?
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School is in Exmouth, EX8 3BA, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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