Brixington Primary Academy
Exmouth, EX8 4JQ · Devon · primary school
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242nd of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.1/10 against 2,600 of them, against 3.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brixington Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). An inspection took place in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 351 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Brixington Primary Academy
Overview
Brixington Primary Academy is described as a place where pupils feel "welcome and included" and "safe," with a "calm and friendly atmosphere" that encourages attendance. While the school excels in behaviour, inclusion, and early years provision, the report highlights that pupils "do not achieve well enough" in national assessments, particularly in reading and mathematics, due to gaps in knowledge that are not consistently addressed.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, with bullying being "rare" and issues dealt with "promptly and effectively."
- The early years curriculum is "responsive to children's needs," helping them make "positive progress" and build foundational skills.
- Staff provide "extensive pastoral support," including specialist provisions like 'The Bridge' and 'The Bubble,' helping pupils manage their feelings and wellbeing.
- Parents and carers are "extremely positive" about the school, feeling their children are "well known by staff, valued and nurtured."
- Leaders have a "clear understanding" of attendance barriers and have implemented effective strategies to improve rates.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure "gaps in pupils' knowledge are identified and closed promptly," particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, to improve achievement.
- Staff need to teach phonics with more "precision" to enable pupils to master necessary knowledge.
- Leaders should check that "all pupils" have meaningful opportunities to develop talents through the school’s clubs and personal development activities.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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