Exeter Road Community Primary School
Exmouth, EX8 1PU · Devon · primary school
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277th 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 — 0.0/10 against 1,785 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 8.0 · 0 | 62% | 0.01 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Exeter Road Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 8.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Spanish Club, Table Tennis, and the School Council. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 170 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 significantly below the national median in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress from the expected to the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Exeter Road Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils attend a “welcoming and inclusive” school where they feel safe and form strong relationships with staff. While early years provision is good and behaviour is praised, the quality of education requires improvement because much of the curriculum is in an “early stage of implementation,” leading to pupils struggling to retain knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, trust staff to act on concerns, and understand the “ready, respectful and safe” rules.
- Early years children make a “strong start” through a well-designed curriculum focusing on communication and language.
- Reading is a priority; pupils learn sounds systematically and develop fluency, with support provided for those who struggle.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils understanding online safety, healthy relationships, and different beliefs.
- Staff feel supported by leaders who are mindful of workload, and attendance is improving due to close work with families.
Areas to improve
- The school must define and sequence “disciplinary knowledge” in all subjects so pupils gain deep understanding and remember more.
- Staff need expertise to identify and address misconceptions in learning to ensure pupils secure important knowledge.
- Governors require better expertise to “robustly challenge leaders” and fully evaluate the impact of school actions.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 8% |
| 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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