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Broadclyst Community Primary School

East Devon, EX5 3JGPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
81%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
67 1st-choice / 66 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1384 of 13,686 nationally

About Broadclyst Community Primary School

Broadclyst Community Primary School sits within Devon local authority, a state-funded mixed primary for ages 2 to 11 that has carved out a strong reputation in East Devon. Among the 44 same-type schools in the district, it ranks 4th, placing it comfortably in the top 10 per cent locally. Its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour is Westclyst Community Primary School, just 2.9 kilometres away, and the top-performing peers in the area include Stockland Church of England Primary Academy and Upottery Primary School, both of which achieved perfect ranking scores. Broadclyst itself holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections, the latest taking place in 2022. The school is notably oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 166 applications for 66 places, with 67 first-preference applications and 59 offers made. That level of demand reflects its standing among local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Lane, Exeter, East Devon, EX5 3JG
HeadteacherJonathan Bishop
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils513
Free School Meals (FSM)10.2%
School Capacity513 / 420 (122% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteSensory RoomGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsDining HallForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingRoundersCricketCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

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

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Broadclyst Community Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.