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St Thomas Primary School

Exeter, EX2 9BBPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#8,156
of 13,686 nationally

About St Thomas Primary School

St Thomas Primary School in Exeter sits just above the Devon local authority average on the headline Key Stage 2 measure of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The school’s figure of 59 per cent edges the LA average of 57 per cent, though the gap is narrow. This places St Thomas 121st out of 309 primary schools in Devon, putting it in the middle of the pack rather than among the top performers. Within Exeter itself, the school ranks 10th out of 17 primary schools, which suggests it is a solid but not standout option within the city. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points, but the headline attainment figures indicate that outcomes are broadly in line with what you would expect for the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressUnion Street, Exeter, Exeter, EX2 9BB
HeadteacherDan Jenkins
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils193
Free School Meals (FSM)23.3%
School Capacity193 / 208 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsSports HallSensory RoomArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsCross CountryCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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St Thomas Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.