Broadclyst Community Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

School Lane, Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3JGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Broadclyst Community Primary School is a primary school in Exeter for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 9th of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 October 2022, report published 30 November 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 October 2022

From Nursery to Year 6, pupils flourish at Broadclyst Community Primary School. Through the rich curriculum, pupils learn to be kind, respectful and welcoming. They love to help each other, such as at 'family dining' and in the playground. Pupils excel in the many opportunities to develop their learning beyond the classroom. For example, pupils sing in choirs, perform in plays, visit the Houses of Parliament and engage in debates. Pupils are enthused by the many clubs and activities, such as an online 3-D creative building club, chess and drama. Children in the early years foundation stage learn the routines of school very quickly. They thrive in the early years setting. They learn how to take turns, be kind to others and make friends successfully. Pupils, in all year groups, behave exceptionally well. They are highly engaged, enthusiastic learners. Pupils state that bullying is very rare and that, if it occurs, staff resolve it immediately. Pupils' emotional well- being is a priority. Pupils feel safe and very well cared for. Pupils have a breadth of leadership opportunities, such as 'student voice', where they campaign for better road safety. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the education their children receive at the school, describing it as 'absolutely fantastic' and 'simply exceptional'.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

62 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

524 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals11.6%

11.6%, 14.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.1%

2.1%, 19.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.6%

15.6%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.5%

1.5%, 4.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Broadclyst Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Westclyst Community Primary School2 milesOfsted: Outstanding53% met the expected standard
St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School2 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery2 milesOfsted: Good22% met the expected standard
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School3 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Monkerton Community Primary School3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CORNERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Bishop
Address
School Lane, Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3JG
Local authority
Devon
URN
136280

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.