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Alphington Primary School

Exeter, EX2 8RQPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#5,014
of 13,686 nationally

About Alphington Primary School

Alphington Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Exeter, Devon, and it is noticeably popular with local families. The school has 459 pupils on roll, which is 35 over its stated capacity of 424, and for the 2025/26 intake it was oversubscribed: 66 families applied for 44 places, with 42 of those applications coming as first preferences. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.5, a clear signal that demand outstrips supply. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent local intake. The school does not have a religious character, and it offers nursery provision for children from age two. Headteacher Sharon Tarr leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted across its most recent inspections, with the latest ungraded inspection in March 2025 confirming that standards are being maintained.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWheatsheaf Way, Exeter, Exeter, EX2 8RQ
HeadteacherSharon Tarr
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils459
Free School Meals (FSM)9.8%
School Capacity459 / 424 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolLibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSensory RoomArt StudiosSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballTennisCricketAthleticsDanceRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaCodingEco ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:25

Source: alphington.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alphington Primary School

Alphington Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.