Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
About Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School in Exeter is a state primary that is clearly in demand among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 73 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.43. Only 18 of those applicants listed it as their first preference, and all 18 were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular, it is not the very first choice for every family. The school currently has 332 pupils on roll, which is slightly above its official capacity of 315, indicating that it is operating at full stretch. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.7%, which is a useful benchmark for the area, though no local or national average is provided here for direct comparison. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, catering for children from age 3 through to 11, with a nursery on site.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jul 2023Latest monitoring visit (19 Jul 2023): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:30-18:00
Source: tcat.education. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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