SchoolScoresSt Leonard's (CofE) Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
St Leonard's Road, Exeter, EX2 4NQ
01392 666570 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 14 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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
140 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 8th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 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. | 94% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 45 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 4th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 86% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 98 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 27 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 59% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 69% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%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
76 pupils in this year group.
71% — 12 points above the Devon average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 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. | 106 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 103 |
| Of those, offered a place | 90 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 165 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.1
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 37th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 40th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 42nd highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 89% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 44 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 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
- Newtown Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wynstream Primary School Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Sidwell's CofE Primary School and Nursery 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St David's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ladysmith Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- Ladysmith Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Montgomery Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bowhill Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School?
96% of the 140 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 103 families put St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School as their first choice for 90 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 90 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 142596.
- 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.