The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 6.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Miss Gillian Pyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Castle Lane, Woodbury, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1EA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Woodbury Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodbury Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodbury Church of England Primary School?
Woodbury Church of England Primary School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodbury Church of England Primary School take?
Woodbury Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodbury Church of England Primary School?
Woodbury Church of England Primary School is in Exeter, EX5 1EA, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodbury Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodbury 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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