Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School
Brampford Speke, Exeter, EX5 5HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Exeter for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2013, report published 16 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 September 2022
'Small but mighty' is how one pupil described Brampford Speke School. Other pupils agree that, despite the school being small in size, it has a great deal to offer them. Leaders develop pupils' learning through a rich range of opportunities and experiences. Pupils talk with pride about their participation and success in local sports events. They also value the links with the local area and the focus on their wider development. As a result, pupils increase their confidence and resilience. Pupils talk positively about how they support each other across the age ranges. Older pupils know the importance of being role models for the younger children. They know the difference this makes to how well new pupils settle into school. They take on this role willingly, along with other responsibilities such as librarians and school council representatives. Pupils are polite, respectful and welcoming. Classrooms are calm and productive. Pupils say that learning is rarely disturbed by poor behaviour. Pupils enjoy the wide range of subjects on offer. Bullying rarely happens. Pupils trust staff to support them if they have any worries. Parents comment on the nurturing approach that leaders provide. They appreciate the dedication of staff to their child's learning.
What the school should improve
- Leaders' recent work to develop the curriculum has not yet been fully implemented across subject areas in the wider curriculum. As a result, in some subjects, pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum in all subjects is fully embedded so that pupils know and remember more over time.
- Leaders' ambition for the education of all pupils is high. However, there is not a consistent approach to what this looks like for all pupils. As a result, some pupils get a more inconsistent learning experience. This limits some of the intended impact on them, for example in increasing their independence and preparing them for life beyond school. Leaders need to ensure they clearly communicate their high expectations to staff so that they are consistently applied in all areas of the school.
Pupil numbers and mix
47 pupils on roll, with places for 80
Schools near Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Thorverton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Stoke Hill Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Newton St Cyres Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr John Jolliffe
- Phone
- 01392841414
- Address
- Brampford Speke, Exeter, EX5 5HE
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113347
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.