Bassetts Farm Primary School
St John's Road, Exmouth, EX8 4GBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bassetts Farm Primary School is a primary school in Exmouth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 2nd of 9 primary schools in Exmouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 June 2024, report published 14 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 June 2024
From the moment pupils start at Bassetts Farm Primary School, they develop 'a love of learning for life'. The school has high aspirations for all pupils. Pupils experience a range of opportunities through the ambitious curriculum. They enjoy attending school. Pupils say the school is friendly and welcoming. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They show exemplary attitudes to their learning. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils are focused and respectful. They are polite to each other and to visitors. Pupils socialise happily together. They care about each other's well-being and state, 'everyone helps each other out at this school.' Pupils take on a variety of leadership roles in the school. They value having the opportunity to make a difference. School librarians organise the library and write book reviews to encourage other pupils to borrow books. Pupils appreciate having the opportunity to help with the running of the school. Pupils learn how to stay safe online and in the wider community. Relationships are positive between adults and pupils. Pupils say that adults listen to them and support them with any worries. The school has an accurate understanding of pupils' individual needs. Pastoral support for pupils is strong.
What the school should improve
- The implementation of the intended curriculum does not always meet the needs of some pupils. As a result, these pupils do not build their knowledge as well as they could. The school needs to ensure that the curriculum is implemented effectively to ensure all pupils learn well over time and progress as well as possible through the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
451 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Bassetts Farm Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixington Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 53% met the expected standard |
| Marpool Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 31% met the expected standard |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Littleham Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 8% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The Avocet Learning Trust
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Bennett
- Phone
- 01395275968
- Address
- St John's Road, Exmouth, EX8 4GB
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113120
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.