Exminster Community Primary

About Exminster Community Primary

Exminster Community Primary’s Key Stage 2 results comfortably exceed the Devon local authority average for primary schools. The school’s proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined stands at 66%, a solid nine percentage points above the LA average of 57%. That gap widens further at the higher standard, where 6% of Exminster pupils achieved the top benchmark compared with a typical Devon primary. In individual subjects, reading is a particular strength: 83% of pupils met the expected standard and 42% reached the higher threshold, with an average scaled score of 107. Maths and writing are also above the LA norm, with 78% and 77% respectively hitting the expected level. The school ranks 17th out of 43 primary schools in the Teignbridge area, placing it in the top 40% locally, and sits in the top half nationally. These are strong, consistent results for a state primary that is not selective and serves a mixed catchment.

Ofsted last inspected Exminster in September 2022 and rated it Good across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This continues a pattern of solid performance: the school also held a Good rating in its previous inspection in 2013. The early years provision was similarly judged Good. With 391 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is near full but not overcrowded. Admissions data for 2025/26 shows it is oversubscribed: 47 first-preference applications were received for 47 places, with a total of 63 applications overall, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.34. That suggests healthy local demand, though families who apply as a second preference may find it harder to secure a place.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, ICT suite, playing fields, outdoor playground, art studios and a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, swimming, athletics, netball and cricket, while clubs include choir, book club, coding and art club. For families with children who have additional needs, Exminster lists support for a wide spectrum of SEND, including specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a well-equipped, inclusive primary that delivers above-average academic outcomes without being a high-pressure environment. It will particularly suit families in the Teignbridge area who want a strong all-round state option with good results, decent facilities and a clear commitment to supporting a range of learning needs.

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