SchoolScoresWestclyst Community Primary School
Free school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of CORNERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
Maddick Road, Westclyst, Exeter, EX1 3YG
01392 304040 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 8 May 2019.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
83 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 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 22nd highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 19th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 38 parents whose child had been bullied 16th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 74 parents who had raised a concern 21st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 26 parents of children with SEND 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 10% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 69% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 20th 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. | 87%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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
62 pupils in this year group.
53% — 6 points below the Devon average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 71 |
| Of those, offered a place | 60 (85%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 158 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.2
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 17th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 43rd 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 24th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 28th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 5th highest of 53 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.2 | 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 2nd highest of 44 state primary schools in Exeter. Higher than 99% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 54.5% | 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
- Pinhoe CofE Primary School and Nursery 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 22% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monkerton Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Willowbrook School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whipton Barton Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- St Nicholas Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadclyst Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stoke Hill Junior School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's CofE Primary and Nursery School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Westclyst Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westclyst Community Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Westclyst Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Westclyst Community Primary School?
87% of the 83 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Westclyst Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Westclyst Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 71 families put Westclyst Community Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications 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 142886.
- 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.