Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
About Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School in Exeter received a Requires Improvement rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a significant change from its previous Outstanding grade in 2008. The inspection judged every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — as Requires Improvement. This places the school in a challenging position within Devon, where only five out of 309 primary schools currently hold an Outstanding rating. The nearest Outstanding alternative is Westclyst Community Primary School, 3.7 kilometres away. For parents weighing up options, the key question is whether Ladysmith’s current trajectory aligns with their expectations. The school serves 297 children aged 3 to 7, with a capacity of 350, and 15.1 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average. The headteacher, Anna Case, leads a school that clearly has work to do, but the data also shows strong local demand.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2023Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:30-09:00
After-school care
15:20-18:00
Source: ladysmithinfant.stcmat.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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