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Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

Exeter, EX1 3JPPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School is a state primary for children aged 2 to 7, located in Exeter within the Devon local authority. It sits among 309 primary schools in the county, where only five currently hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding school is Westclyst Community Primary School, 2.6 kilometres away. Among Devon’s top-performing peers, Stockland Church of England Primary Academy and Upottery Primary School both achieve the highest ranking score of 100, with Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School close behind at 94. Whipton Barton itself was graded Good in its most recent graded inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2011. The school is led by headteacher Louise Moretta and has a capacity of 270 pupils, with 222 currently on roll. It is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 61 applications for 55 places, with 44 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.11.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhipton Barton Infant and Nursery School, Whipton, Exeter, Exeter, EX1 3JP
HeadteacherLouise Moretta
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils222
Free School Meals (FSM)40.5%
School Capacity222 / 270 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jul 2023): School remains Good

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

Facilities

7
LibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsSensory RoomDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketTennisSwimmingGymnasticsAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessFilm ClubChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

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