Christow Primary School

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

Dry Lane, Christow, Exeter, EX6 7PEOpen in maps

Christow Primary School is a primary school in Exeter for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 3rd of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 November 2014, report published 18 December 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 March 2024

Pupils at Christow Primary School are confident and vibrant individuals with a real passion for learning. They are truly 'proud to be purple' and embrace all the opportunities available to them to develop, not only academically, but in their understanding and appreciation of the world around them and their place within in it. Pupils are at ease with consistently meeting the high expectations staff have of them. This results in a welcoming, calm, yet purposeful school which pupils want to attend. Pupils talk keenly about their roles of responsibility. They enable them to make a difference to the school. Pupils value the extra-curricular clubs that nurture their talents and interests, including those requested by them. Pupils know the importance of the five Cs - care, compassion, consideration, co-operation and commitment. They appreciate how these values, along with other strategies such as '11 by 11', prepare them well for their next stage in education. Parents and carers praise the school for its communication and enabling them to have a say in 'shaping the school' through the successful parent forums. They recognise that staff know the pupils individually. This enables them to provide strong support and genuine care so their child feels a real sense of inclusion.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

9 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths100%

100%, 38 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths44%

44%, 36 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score116

116, 10 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score113

113, 8 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

100 pupils on roll, with places for 120

Eligible for free school meals10%

10%, 16.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1%

1%, 20.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8%

8%, 6.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Christow Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Doddiscombsleigh Primary School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Hennock Community Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good44% met the expected standard
Dunsford Community Academy3 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Bovey Tracey Academy4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement68% met the expected standard
Chudleigh Church of England Community Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Amy Yeo
Phone
01647252542
Website
christowprimary.org.uk
Address
Dry Lane, Christow, Exeter, EX6 7PE
Local authority
Devon
URN
138733

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.