SchoolScoresKenton Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of IVY EDUCATION TRUST
The Playing Field, East Town Lane, Kenton, Exeter, EX6 8JT
01626 890465 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 April 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 19th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 85% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 17th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
10 pupils in this year group.
70% — 11 points above the Devon average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 21 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 42nd highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 42nd highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 45th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 29th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 52nd lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 15.1 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 51st lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 53rd highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 2% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 50th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.8 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Starcross Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), some aspects weaker 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cockwood Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lympstone CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Exminster Community Primary 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Exeter Pre-Prep School 2.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kenton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kenton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 April 2024.
How did Kenton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kenton Primary School?
93% of the 29 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Kenton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kenton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Kenton Primary School as their first choice for 6 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 6 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 145761.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.