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Ladysmith Junior School

Exeter, EX1 2PTPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
May 2024
KS2 Results
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Competition
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Ranking
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About Ladysmith Junior School

Ladysmith Junior School in Exeter is a mixed state primary for children aged 7 to 11, currently operating close to capacity with 346 pupils against a school capacity of 360. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.9%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and signals a catchment serving families with above-average economic need. Despite this, the school appears to be in reasonable demand locally, though it is not oversubscribed to the point of turning families away. The school’s religious character is listed as 'does not apply', making it a straightforward option for families seeking a non-denominational junior school. Its location within Devon’s local authority places it among 309 state primary schools in the county, where only five currently hold an Ofsted Outstanding rating. The nearest Outstanding alternative is Westclyst Community Primary School, 3.7 km away, which may be a consideration for parents weighing their options.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPretoria Road, Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2PT
HeadteacherNeil Williams
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils346
Free School Meals (FSM)17.9%
School Capacity346 / 360 (96% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsICT SuiteGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory RoomLibrarySports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsTennisNetballDanceCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubEco ClubScience ClubGardeningChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-09:00

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: ladysmithjunior.stcmat.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ladysmith Junior School

Ladysmith Junior School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.