SchoolScoresLadysmith Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Pretoria Road, Exeter, EX1 2PT
01392 349140 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 22 May 2024. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
68 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 25th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 24th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 20th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 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% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern Joint 22nd highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 84% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 23rd highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%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
90 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 113081), before it changed to its current form.
60% — about the same as the Devon average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 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. | 105 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 30th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 26th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 36th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 29th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 44 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 87% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.6% | 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
- Ladysmith Infant and Nursery School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- St Michael's CofE Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newtown Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Sidwell's CofE Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Stoke Hill Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whipton Barton Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willowbrook School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ladysmith Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ladysmith Junior School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 May 2024.
How did Ladysmith Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ladysmith Junior School?
76% of the 68 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Ladysmith Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151328.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.