SchoolScoresStarcross Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of IVY EDUCATION TRUST
New Road, Devon, EX6 8QD
01626 890454 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 February 2013. 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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 January 2025: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
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 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Devon comparisons use the 142 of its 308 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 166 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 | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 115th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 114th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 112th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 55th highest of 90 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 61 parents who had raised a concern 121st highest of 137 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 24 parents of children with SEND 28th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 5% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 61% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 121st highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 32%). 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. Devon figures pool parents at the Devon 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
23 pupils in this year group.
74% — 15 points above the Devon average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 30 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 119th highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.8% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 223rd highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 137th highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 172nd highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 175th lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 131st lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 274th lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 282nd lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. 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 Joint 105th highest of 307 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 65th highest of 307 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 224 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 98% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 47.9% | 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
- Cockwood Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kenton Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Exeter Road Community Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 8% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Beacon CofE (VA) Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 3 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lympstone CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Withycombe Raleigh CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marpool Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brixington Primary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gatehouse Primary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Starcross Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Starcross Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 February 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 January 2025, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Starcross Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Starcross Primary School?
78% of the 68 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Starcross Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Starcross Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put Starcross Primary School as their first choice for 20 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 18 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 147644.
- 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.