Brixington Primary Academy
80%
Capacity
338
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Brixington Primary Academy
Brixington Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 338 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Brixington Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stuart Dyer, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11519th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 44 in East Devon.
Brixington Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 36 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brixington Primary Academy include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Drama, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Brixington Primary Academy is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Brixington Lane, Exmouth, East Devon, EX8 4JQ |
| Headteacher | Stuart Dyer |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 338 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.4% |
| School Capacity | 338 / 420 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (46%)
11519th of 13,686
Nationally
1149th of 1,469
In South West
33rd of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
46%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
46%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brixington Lane, Exmouth
East Devon, EX8 4JQ
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