Kenton Primary School
The Playing Field, East Town Lane, Kenton, Exeter, EX6 8JTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kenton Primary School is a primary school in Exeter for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 28th of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2024, report published 11 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
The pupils, school leaders and the community of Kenton Primary School have faced challenges that, thankfully, most schools never experience. A devasting flood in September 2023 meant the school had to seek a temporary home in a nearby location. The school also had the extra challenge of having to replace all of their resources, including the restocking of their school library. However, this has not prevented the school and trust leaders from ensuring that the education of the pupils and the well-being of families remained their top priority. As a result, the pupils of this school get off to a flying start. Pupils talk with pride about their school. They value and understand that staff do all they can to ensure that all pupils feel happy and have everything they need following the flood. The behaviour of pupils reflects the 'Kenton Way' values of kindness and respect. Pupils respond well to instructions from adults. Pupils in leadership roles understand that they are role models for younger pupils. As a result, the school is calm. Pupils have the opportunity to pursue their interests in clubs such as choir, gymnastic and 'Fizz-Pop' science club. Forest school also helps to build pupils love of the outdoors.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not always implemented effectively. Pupils do not always learn the precise knowledge they need to know and build on over time. In addition, the trust has not yet fully developed staff's subject knowledge to enable them to deliver the curriculum in all subjects effectively. This means that pupils do not gain the depth of knowledge they should in some subjects. The trust must ensure that pupils develop the precise subject knowledge they need, and continue to develop staff expertise to teach all aspects of the curriculum well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
62 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Kenton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starcross Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Cockwood Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Lympstone Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Preparatory School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Exeter Pre-Prep School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- IVY EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Francesca Toms
- Phone
- 01626890465
- Address
- The Playing Field, East Town Lane, Kenton, Exeter, EX6 8JT
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 145761
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.