Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
58%
Capacity
90
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-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 90 pupils on roll, operating at 58% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Herbert, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4695th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 44 in East Devon.
Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is a popular choice with families — it received 12 applications for 11 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School include Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Cross Country, Dance, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Book Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-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 | Stoke Canon, Exeter, East Devon, EX5 4AS |
| Headteacher | Louise Herbert |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 90 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.5% |
| School Capacity | 90 / 156 (58% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4695th of 13,686
Nationally
416th of 1,469
In South West
10th of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
69%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
12
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (83% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stoke Canon, Exeter
East Devon, EX5 4AS
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