Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School
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
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jul 2023Latest monitoring visit (4 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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