Ide Primary School
Exeter, EX2 9RN · Devon · primary school
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101st 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 4,088 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ide Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 143 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower position than the national average, what specific strategies are being used to support pupil progress in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Ide Primary School
Overview
Ide Primary School is described as a ‘small school with a big heart’ where pupils are happy, attend regularly, and feel safe. The report highlights a strong focus on reading, resilience, and personal development, noting that staff have high expectations and effectively support pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy and attend school regularly’, fostering a harmonious environment where ‘everyone has a voice and a place’.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff use strong subject knowledge to identify risks early, ensuring books ‘match the sounds they know’ for fluency.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ in core subjects like mathematics, with clear steps for knowledge acquisition and effective support for SEND pupils.
- Pupils develop strong personal qualities, learning ‘respect and boundaries’, tolerance, and the importance of being a ‘responsible citizen’.
- Wider opportunities, including clubs and community singing, allow pupils to ‘develop their talents’ and celebrate achievements.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the school has not identified ‘precise knowledge’ pupils need to remember, leading to poor knowledge retention, particularly in history.
- Some subject leaders lack accurate insight into how assessment informs curriculum design, meaning ‘gaps in pupils’ knowledge’ are not addressed.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
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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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