Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
603
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 603 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 630 places).
Ofsted has rated Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Jones, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7199th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 44 in East Devon.
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 126 applications for 84 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 84 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Dance, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Film Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Withycombe Raleigh Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth, East Devon, EX8 3BA |
| Headteacher | Emma Jones |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 603 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.2% |
| School Capacity | 603 / 630 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7199th of 13,686
Nationally
677th of 1,469
In South West
18th of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed84
126
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
84 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth
East Devon, EX8 3BA
Journey to School
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