Broadclyst Community Primary School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
524 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Broadclyst Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westclyst Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 22% met the expected standard |
| Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Monkerton Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not 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
- Phone
- 01392304040
- 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.