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The Topsham School

Exeter, EX3 0DNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
1.0×
First choices did not exceed offers made
25 1st-choice / 26 offers made
Ranking
#5,161
of 13,686 nationally

About The Topsham School

The Topsham School is a state-funded primary school in Exeter, South West, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 189 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 210.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (10 Nov 2022). 52% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 25 first-preference applications and 26 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressOrchard Way, Topsham, Exeter, Exeter, EX3 0DN
HeadteacherMiss Maria White
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils189
Free School Meals (FSM)14.3%
School Capacity189 / 210 (90% 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.

Published SEND Data

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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 is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.