Exminster Community Primary
Exeter, EX6 8AJ · Devon · primary school
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48th 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 — 7.2/10 against 4,299 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Exminster Community Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Key Stage One and Two Choirs, or learn keyboard, piano, violin, harp, guitar, or drums.
Getting in
The published school roll is 388 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children learning an instrument like the harp? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Exminster Community Primary
Overview
The inspection found that Exminster Community Primary is a school where leaders nurture positive character traits and maintain a "welcoming ethos." The report states that the "curriculum in each subject is well organised," enabling pupils to gain detailed knowledge and hold "sophisticated discussions." Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with effective leadership and strong personal development opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "keen to get involved" in class and school life, taking on leadership roles and contributing to improvements such as the library.
- Reading is "central to the curriculum," with staff supporting parents to help create "well-motivated readers" who enjoy challenging literature.
- Teachers use assessment effectively to identify and address "gaps in pupils’ knowledge," ensuring learning builds progressively.
- The school adapts the curriculum so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn the "same essential knowledge as everyone else."
- Leaders provide robust safeguarding systems, ensuring pupils in difficult circumstances "live more settled lives and make the most of school."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the new early reading curriculum has the intended impact so that some Key Stage 1 pupils who have "fallen behind" can "catch up quickly."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff paying close attention to pupils’ well-being and using early help effectively.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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