Montgomery Primary School
Exeter, EX4 1BS · Devon · primary school
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210th 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 — 2.8/10 against 2,363 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Montgomery Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Baby & Toddler Group, participates in the Exeter Primary Football League, and provides both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 437 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 who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How is the Baby & Toddler Group scheduled relative to the main school day?
What Ofsted said about Montgomery Primary School
Overview
Montgomery Primary School is described as sitting in the heart of the community, where pupils are “welcomed with open arms” and quickly build a “sense of belonging.” The report highlights that pupils are safe, behave well, and follow the ‘Monty Values’, while achievements are improving despite previous low outcomes in national assessments.
Strengths
- Pupils are “safe” and know they can speak to any adult if worried, with high expectations set for all.
- The curriculum provides a “rich foundation of knowledge,” including specific vocabulary in science and opportunities for debate in history.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified early” and access the same curriculum as their peers, with work adapted when necessary.
- Personal development is supported by the ‘Wellbeing team’ and school parliament, helping pupils develop “confidence and sense of responsibility.”
- Attendance rates have improved due to “personalised support” and strong relationships with parents and carers.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all staff have the confidence and skills to improve the delivery of the phonics programme, as there is “variability in how well phonics is taught.”
- Governors must ensure they hold leaders to account for precise information, as they currently lack sufficient data to gain the “most informed view of the school.”
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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