Westclyst Community Primary School
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Capacity
540
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Westclyst Community Primary School
Westclyst Community Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 540 pupils on roll. Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Bishop, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6473rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 44 in East Devon.
Westclyst Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 178 applications for 66 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 82 were first-preference applications.
Westclyst Community Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 87% recommending the school (83 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Westclyst Community Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Eco Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Westclyst Community Primary 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 | None |
| Address | Maddick Road, Exeter, East Devon, EX1 3YG |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Bishop |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 540 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.3% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (11 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6473rd of 13,686
Nationally
603rd of 1,469
In South West
17th of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
83 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed66
178
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
82 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Westclyst Community Primary School
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Contact Information
Maddick Road, Exeter
East Devon, EX1 3YG
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