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Whimple Primary School

East Devon, EX5 2TSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#11,082
of 13,686 nationally

About Whimple Primary School

Whimple Primary School is a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11, located in the East Devon area of Devon. With 131 pupils on roll against a capacity of 140, the school is operating close to its physical limit but still has a small number of spare places. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.4%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively advantaged intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 31 applications for just 20 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.55. Of those applications, 17 were first-preference offers, meaning every family who listed Whimple as their top choice secured a place. This level of demand, combined with the school’s near-full capacity, indicates a popular local option that families in the area are actively seeking out.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhimple, Exeter, East Devon, EX5 2TS
HeadteacherC A Shilston
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils131
Free School Meals (FSM)8.4%
School Capacity131 / 140 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Dec 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisGymnasticsRoundersCross CountrySwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessScience ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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