Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
105%
Capacity
494
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Exeter community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 494 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 470 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher J Metcalf, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13682nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 17 in Exeter.
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 120 applications for 60 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Gymnastics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Exeter, Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery 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 | Harrington Lane, Exeter, Exeter, EX4 8PE |
| Headteacher | J Metcalf |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 494 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.7% |
| School Capacity | 494 / 470 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (0%)
13682nd of 13,686
Nationally
1469th of 1,469
In South West
17th of 17
In Exeter
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
0%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
49%
'23/24
0%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
120
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Harrington Lane, Exeter
Exeter, EX4 8PE
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