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The Topsham School

Exeter, EX3 0DNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#5,161
of 13,686 nationally

About The Topsham School

The Topsham School is a state primary in Exeter, Devon, currently educating 196 pupils against a capacity of 210, so it is operating just below its maximum. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.3%, a figure that places it slightly above the national average for primary schools, suggesting a modestly above-average level of disadvantage in its intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 54 applications for 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.35. Of those applications, 22 were first-preference choices, and 22 first-preference offers were made, indicating that almost every family who put it top got in, but that competition for the remaining places was fierce. The school is mixed, non-religious, and serves ages 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. Headteacher Maria White leads a school that has held a Good Ofsted rating since at least 2012, with its most recent ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirming it remains Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOrchard Way, Exeter, Exeter, EX3 0DN
HeadteacherMaria White
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils196
Free School Meals (FSM)13.3%
School Capacity196 / 210 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallGymnasiumSensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballGymnasticsAthleticsFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingChoirChessDramaBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: topsham.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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