Broadclyst Community Primary School
Exeter, EX5 3JG · Devon · primary school
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30th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 6.0/10 nationally. 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
Broadclyst Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 524 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Broadclyst Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils “flourish” at this school, benefiting from an “exceptional curriculum” and “outstanding” leadership that prioritises academic, social, and emotional success. The report describes a harmonious environment where children are “highly engaged, enthusiastic learners” who feel safe and well cared for.
Strengths
- Leaders have embedded a “highly effective early reading programme,” enabling pupils to become “eager and successful readers.”
- The curriculum is “well-sequenced” and enriched by opportunities such as a TV studio, enterprise projects, and visits to Parliament.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “prosper through well-targeted support” and access the full breadth of learning experiences.
- Staff are “overwhelmingly positive” and proud, while trustees hold leaders to account by asking “challenging questions.”
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional” behaviour, with bullying described as “very rare” and resolved immediately by staff.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff are vigilant, trained to recognise risks, and record concerns timely to ensure pupils receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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