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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Exeter, EX2 4NQPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
72 1st-choice / 79 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3360 of 13,686 nationally

About St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School in Exeter posts Key Stage 2 results that sit well above the Devon local authority average, a clear standout for parents comparing options. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 57 per cent, while St Leonard's achieves 73 per cent. That 16-point gap puts the school in the top quarter of primary schools nationally and third out of 17 schools within Exeter itself. The school's reading and maths average scores are also strong — 108 and 106 respectively — and the proportion of children reaching the higher standard in those subjects is notably high, with 49 per cent hitting the higher bar in reading and 40 per cent in maths. These figures suggest a school that consistently pushes attainment beyond what is typical for the area, which will appeal to families who place a premium on academic grounding from the start.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt Leonard's Road, Exeter, Exeter, EX2 4NQ
HeadteacherEmma Slaven
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils611
Free School Meals (FSM)10.6%
School Capacity611 / 630 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsLibraryICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisAthleticsSwimmingCricketDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingScience ClubEco ClubDramaFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:25

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: stleonards.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.