SchoolScoresMontgomery Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Redvers Road, Exeter, EX4 1BS
01392 285240 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 28 January 2025, 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 | 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
122 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 12th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 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 6th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 86 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 26 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 74% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 69% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 28%). 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
59 pupils in this year group.
56% — 3 points below the Devon average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 58% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 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. | 103 | 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 | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 61 |
| Of those, offered a place | 60 (98%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 112 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.4 · 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 7th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.8% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 35th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.2% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 45th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 48th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 24th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 59% 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 37th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 26% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.4 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 20th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 38th highest of 44 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Bowhill Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St David's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Exwick Heights Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Sidwell's CofE Primary School and Nursery 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ide Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newtown Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alphington Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Montgomery Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Montgomery Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Montgomery Primary School?
97% of the 122 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Montgomery Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Montgomery Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 61 families put Montgomery Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 60 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 113082.
- 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.