Woodwater Academy

About Woodwater Academy

Woodwater Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Exeter community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 344 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 380 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Woodwater Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Olivant, it falls under Devon local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3094th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 17 in Exeter.

Woodwater Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 45 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Woodwater Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Music Rooms.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Dance, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Drama, Film Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Exeter, Woodwater Academy 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.

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