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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Exeter, EX4 6PGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2016
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#5,875
of 13,686 nationally

About St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is a state primary in Exeter that is currently oversubscribed, with 50 applications for its 18 Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round. That works out at nearly three applicants for every place, and all 18 first-preference offers were taken up, suggesting strong local demand. The school has 219 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 210. Around 13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average for primary schools and indicates a relatively less deprived intake than many schools nationally. The school has a Church of England religious character and serves the mixed-gender 3-11 age range, with nursery provision on site. Its headteacher is Angie Rowe.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressYork Road, St Sidwell's Ce Primary School and Nursery, Exeter, Exeter, EX4 6PG
HeadteacherAngie Rowe
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils219
Free School Meals (FSM)13.2%
School Capacity219 / 210 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Sept 2016
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubScience ClubGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: st-sidwells-ce.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.