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Ide Primary School

Teignbridge, EX2 9RNPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2692 of 13,686 nationally

About Ide Primary School

Ide Primary School sends strong signals to parents that it is a popular choice. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 48 applications for just 22 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.18 applicants per spot. Of those, 24 families put it as their first preference, and all 22 places went to first-preference applicants. This level of demand suggests that local parents who know the school well are keen to secure a place. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 2 to 11, located in Teignbridge, Devon, and led by headteacher Alice Purcell. It has a nursery provision, which can be a practical advantage for families with younger children. With 146 pupils against a capacity of 140, the school is running full, which often correlates with a strong local reputation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHigh Street, Exeter, Teignbridge, EX2 9RN
HeadteacherAlice Purcell
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils146
Free School Meals (FSM)9.0%
School Capacity146 / 140 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSensory RoomDining HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketFootballAthleticsNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaChessScience ClubChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:25

Breakfast club

08:00-08:50

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: ide.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ide Primary School

Ide Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.