St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
93%
Capacity
195
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Exeter community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 195 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Gabriel's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Adam Claridge, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4399th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 17 in Exeter.
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 23 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.9/5 from 7 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 81% recommending the school (27 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Book Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Exeter, St Gabriel's CofE 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 | Landhayes Road, Exeter, Exeter, EX4 2BY |
| Headteacher | Adam Claridge |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.8% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 210 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4399th of 13,686
Nationally
375th of 1,469
In South West
4th of 17
In Exeter
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
70%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
42
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Landhayes Road, Exeter
Exeter, EX4 2BY
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