Countess Wear Primary School, based in Exeter, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Countess Wear Primary School currently has around 201 pupils on roll, which is about 50% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 43.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 6 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Glasshouse Lane, Exeter, EX2 7BS |
| Website: | www.tcat.education |
| Telephone: | 01392304040 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jonathan Bishop |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150755 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 405 |
| Number of Pupils: | 201 |
| Number of Boys: | 99 |
| Number of Girls: | 102 |
| White British | 81.60% | 164 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.00% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 5 |
| African | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countess Wear Community School Glasshouse Lane , Countess Wear EX2 7BS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Wear Primary School Glasshouse Lane , Countess Wear EX2 7BS | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary and Nursery School Fish Street , EX2 7TR | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School Fish Street , EX2 7TR | 2out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe First School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Topsham Middle School Parkfield Road , Topsham EX3 0DR | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infocus School Countess Wear , EX2 6HA | - not rated | 766 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus College Topsham Road , Countess Wear EX2 6HA | - not rated | 766 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Bishop Westall Road , Topsham Road EX2 6JB | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Pre-Prep School The Avenue , Exminster EX6 8AT | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Wonford House Hospital , Dryden Road EX2 5AF | - not rated | 2,494 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.