Stoke Hill Junior School, based in Exeter, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 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.
Stoke Hill Junior School currently has around 346 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 18.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.6%). other white pupils make up about 11.3%
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: | Stoke Hill, Exeter, EX4 7DP |
| Website: | www.stokehill.devon.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01392667830 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Yvonne Hammerton-Jackson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113087 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/06/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 346 |
| Number of Boys: | 165 |
| Number of Girls: | 181 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 65.60% | 227 |
| Other White | 11.30% | 39 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 9.20% | 32 |
| Indian | 2.60% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 3 |
| African | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Hill Junior School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DB | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 2out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Heath First School Summer Lane , Whipton EX4 8NN | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | 2out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel School Exeter 37 Blackboy Road , EX4 6SZ | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Learning Centre Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramdean School Richmond Lodge , Homefield Road EX1 2QR | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.