St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School
Exeter, EX2 4NQ · Devon · primary school
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26th 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 4,240 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 62% | 4.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 17.0% achieved the higher standard, 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, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 615 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School
Overview
Pupils are encouraged to be the 'best you can be' in this 'ambitious place to learn', displaying a 'palpable excitement for school'. Leaders have driven 'substantial improvements' following a period of instability, resulting in 'impressively' improved achievements and a culture where pupils feel comfortable sharing concerns.
Strengths
- The curriculum is 'broad and ambitious', with 'carefully selected and logically sequenced' knowledge that helps pupils 'make links across subjects'.
- Personal development is 'exceptionally well designed', fostering 'independence and confidence' through activities like residential trips and promoting 'compassion' and community-mindedness.
- Staff forge 'strong relationships' with younger children, ensuring they 'settle quickly into school life' and feel safe to share concerns.
- Reading instruction is effective, with pupils practising books that 'match the sounds they are confident with' to gain 'fluency and confidence'.
- Attendance has a 'high profile', and leaders' 'thorough analysis and support' means that absence has reduced.
Areas to improve
- Some staff do not 'correct misconceptions quickly enough', leading to 'gaps in pupils’ understanding' and preventing some from having a 'secure foundation of important knowledge'.
Safeguarding
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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