St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School
105%
Capacity
468
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School
St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 468 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Hardinge, it falls under Devon local authority.
St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 59 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Football, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Choir, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery 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 | Younghayes Road, Exeter, East Devon, EX5 7DT |
| Headteacher | Amy Hardinge |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 468 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.4% |
| School Capacity | 468 / 446 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
97
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
65 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Younghayes Road, Exeter
East Devon, EX5 7DT
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