SchoolScoresClyst St Mary Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Clyst St Mary, The Village, Exeter, EX5 1BG
01392 874583 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Exeter comparisons use the 26 of its 53 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 27 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Exeter | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 14th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 22nd highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 13th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 32 parents who had raised a concern 16th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 69% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 21st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Exeter figures pool parents at the Exeter schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
66% — 7 points above the Devon average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Devon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 43 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 40th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 41st highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 40th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 22% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.9 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 34th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 37th highest of 44 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 17% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 17.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lady Seaward's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodwater Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Topsham School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monkerton Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Countess Wear Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whipton Barton Junior School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wynstream Primary School Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Clyst St Mary Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Clyst St Mary Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Clyst St Mary Primary School?
86% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Clyst St Mary Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Clyst St Mary Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Clyst St Mary Primary School as their first choice for 25 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 113066.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.