Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School

About Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School

Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School is a state primary in Exeter that serves children from age 3 to 7, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated it Good across all areas. That places it in the majority of Devon’s 309 primary schools, but it’s worth noting that only five primaries in the local authority hold an Outstanding rating, so Good is a solid, common benchmark here. The school’s Progress 8 or KS2 SATs data isn’t available in the public record, so we can’t directly compare its headline academic metrics against the Devon LA average of 57 for KS2 attainment. However, the school’s oversubscription figures tell their own story: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 113 applications for 72 places, with 68 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.57. That level of demand suggests local parents see it as a strong option, even without published exam results to stack against the county average.

Because Stoke Hill is an infant and nursery school, children leave at age 7 before reaching KS2 SATs, so the usual headline metrics don’t apply. Instead, the most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 judged behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and the quality of education all as Good, with early years provision also rated Good. That’s a step down from its previous inspection in 2015, which rated the school Outstanding overall, with Outstanding early years provision and leadership. The Parent View survey, based on 40 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows near-unanimous satisfaction: 100% of respondents would recommend the school, and 78% strongly agreed their child is happy there. On behaviour, 60% strongly agreed pupils are well-behaved, and 80% strongly agreed their child feels safe. The school also scores well on communication, with 68% strongly agreeing the school makes them aware of what their child will learn.

The school runs a nursery for three-year-olds and offers a broad set of facilities including an art studio, sensory room, sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, and a library. Its SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, social and emotional mental health, and autistic spectrum disorder, though the Parent View data shows no responses on whether SEND children get the support they need. Clubs include chess, art, science, and eco club, while sports range from dance and gymnastics to football, cricket, swimming, athletics, and cross country. The school is oversubscribed, so families applying for a Reception place will need to factor in the competition. It’s a good fit for parents in Exeter who want a well-regarded infant school with strong pastoral care, a clear focus on early years, and a setting where the vast majority of families report high levels of happiness and safety.

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