St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
104%
Capacity
219
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Exeter community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 219 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angie Rowe, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5875th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 17 in Exeter.
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 18 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Science Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Exeter, St Sidwell's 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | York Road, St Sidwell's Ce Primary School and Nursery, Exeter, Exeter, EX4 6PG |
| Headteacher | Angie Rowe |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 219 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.2% |
| School Capacity | 219 / 210 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Sept 2016Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5875th of 13,686
Nationally
540th of 1,469
In South West
9th of 17
In Exeter
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
66%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
York Road, St Sidwell's Ce Primary School and Nursery, Exeter
Exeter, EX4 6PG
York Road, St Sidwell's Ce Primary School and Nursery, Exeter
Exeter, EX4 6PG
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