Exminster Community Primary
93%
Capacity
391
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Exminster Community Primary
Exminster Community Primary is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Teignbridge community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 391 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Exminster Community Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Whalley, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5843rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 43 in Teignbridge.
Exminster Community Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 47 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Exminster Community Primary include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Coding, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Teignbridge, Exminster Community Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Road, Exminster, Exeter, Teignbridge, EX6 8AJ |
| Headteacher | Sarah Whalley |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 391 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.3% |
| School Capacity | 391 / 420 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5843rd of 13,686
Nationally
537th of 1,469
In South West
17th of 43
In Teignbridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
66%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
63
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Road, Exminster, Exeter
Teignbridge, EX6 8AJ
Journey to School
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