Ide Primary School
104%
Capacity
146
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Ide Primary School
Ide Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Teignbridge community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 146 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 140 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ide Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alice Purcell, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2692nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 43 in Teignbridge.
Ide Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 22 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ide Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Chess, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Teignbridge, Ide Primary School 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street, Exeter, Teignbridge, EX2 9RN |
| Headteacher | Alice Purcell |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 146 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.0% |
| School Capacity | 146 / 140 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2692nd of 13,686
Nationally
224th of 1,469
In South West
6th of 43
In Teignbridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
25%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
75%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Exeter
Teignbridge, EX2 9RN
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