St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC), based in Exeter, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) currently has around 611 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.2%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: St Leonard's Road, Exeter, EX2 4NQ
Website: www.stleonards.devon.sch.uk
Telephone: 01392666570
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Devon
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Emma Slaven
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142596

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 630
Number of Pupils: 611
Number of Boys: 323
Number of Girls: 288

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British63.20%386
Other White7.90%48
Other (any other ethnic group)6.10%37
White and Asian4.40%27
Indian3.40%21
Unclassified3.10%19
Other Mixed2.80%17
Chinese2.60%16
African1.30%8
White and Black African1.10%7
Other Asian1.10%7
Bangladeshi1.00%6
Irish0.80%5
Pakistani0.70%4
White and Black Caribbean0.50%3
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (3.1)
Writing: Well Above Average (2.7)
Maths: Average (0.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
73%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
20%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
105.3
Local authority average
104.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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 1,665 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Cowick Street , EX4 1HL
4out of 4 1,886 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Exeter Central CofE First School
St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Newtown Primary School
Clifton Road , EX1 2BP
- not rated 1,100 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Newtown Primary School
Clifton Road , EX1 2BP
2out of 4 1,100 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Exeter Central CofE Middle School
St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Bradley Rowe Middle School
Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY
- not rated 1,443 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
John Stocker Middle School
Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT
- not rated 2,125 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Exwick Middle School
Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG
- not rated 2,999 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Isca Academy
Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP
3out of 4 1,404 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Isca College of Media Arts
Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP
- not rated 1,404 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
West Exe School
Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU
3out of 4 1,822 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
West Exe School
Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU
- not rated 1,822 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP
- not rated 2,949 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Exeter Mathematics School
Rougemont House , EX4 3PU
- not rated 1,251 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Hele Road , EX4 4JS
- not rated 1,916 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Maria Montessori School
3 St Leonard's Place , EX2 4LZ
- not rated 208 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Atkinson Secure Children's Home
Care of: Devon County Council , County Hall EX2 4QD
- not rated 409 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Magdalen Court School
Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU
- not rated 422 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Mount St Mary's Convent School
Wonford Road , EX2 4PF
- not rated 458 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Hylton Pre-Preparatory School
13a Lyndhurst Road , EX2 4PA
- not rated 565 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.