Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
99
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 99 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gemma Pattison, 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 2759th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 44 in East Devon.
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 10 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (27 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Lady Seaward's Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Clyst St George, Exeter, East Devon, EX3 0RE |
| Headteacher | Gemma Pattison |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 99 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.1% |
| School Capacity | 99 / 105 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Dec 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2759th of 13,686
Nationally
235th of 1,469
In South West
6th of 44
In East Devon
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
64%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
27 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Clyst St George, Exeter
East Devon, EX3 0RE
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