Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
85%
Capacity
297
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Exeter community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 297 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 350 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Anna Case, it falls under Devon local authority.
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 152 applications for 68 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
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 Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School include Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Tennis, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Gardening, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Exeter, Ladysmith Infant & Nursery 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Ladysmith Road, Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2PS |
| Headteacher | Anna Case |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 297 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.1% |
| School Capacity | 297 / 350 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed68
152
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ladysmith Road, Exeter
Exeter, EX1 2PS
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