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Whipton Barton Junior School

Exeter, EX1 3JPPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,441
of 13,686 nationally

About Whipton Barton Junior School

Whipton Barton Junior School is a state primary in Exeter for children aged 7 to 11, and its intake data tells a distinctive story. The school has capacity for 360 pupils but currently enrols 219, meaning it is running at just under 61% of its total places. That spare capacity suggests it is not oversubscribed, and the admission information does not indicate any competitive entry criteria. What really stands out is the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals: 49.3%. That is a very high figure, far above the national primary average of around 23%, and it places the school in a context where a significant majority of its families face economic disadvantage. For parents researching options, this is a school that serves a genuinely diverse and challenged local community, and its intake profile is markedly different from many primaries in the Devon area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhipton Barton Junior School, Whipton, Exeter, Exeter, EX1 3JP
HeadteacherLouise Moretta
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils219
Free School Meals (FSM)49.3%
School Capacity219 / 360 (61% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallPlaying FieldsLibrarySensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingCricketNetballTennisGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningBook ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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