The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 344
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 24.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Olivant (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodwater Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's Church of England Aided School
Secondary · 491m away
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Nursery · 893m away
Wynstream School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wynstream Primary School Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Stansfield Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Southbrook School
Special school · 1.2km away
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodwater Academy's Ofsted rating?
Woodwater Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodwater Academy?
Woodwater Academy currently has 344 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodwater Academy take?
Woodwater Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodwater Academy?
Woodwater Academy is in Exeter, EX2 5AW, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodwater Academy have a sixth form?
No, Woodwater Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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