Located in Exeter, Exminster Community Primary is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Exminster Community Primary currently has around 391 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.7% boys and 45.3% girls. Around 12.3% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Main Road, Exeter, EX6 8AJ |
| Website: | www.exminster-primary.devon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01392824340 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Whalley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113201 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 391 |
| Number of Boys: | 214 |
| Number of Girls: | 177 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.70% | 347 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 4 |
| African | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exminster Community Primary Main Road , EX6 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Wear Community School Glasshouse Lane , Countess Wear EX2 7BS | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Wear Primary School Glasshouse Lane , Countess Wear EX2 7BS | 2out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Topsham School Orchard Way , Topsham EX3 0DN | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Topsham First School Majorfield Road , Topsham EX3 0ES | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham Middle School Parkfield Road , Topsham EX3 0DR | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,485 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Pre-Prep School The Avenue , Exminster EX6 8AT | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove School 32 Elm Grove Road , Topsham EX3 0EQ | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus School Countess Wear , EX2 6HA | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus College Topsham Road , Countess Wear EX2 6HA | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Bishop Westall Road , Topsham Road EX2 6JB | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.