Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School

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

Clyst St George, Exeter, EX3 0REOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lady Seaward's 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. It ranks 5th of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 December 2024, report published 30 January 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 December 2024

Lady Seaward's wants the best for each pupil. The school works hard to support academic success while also excellently fostering their personal growth. The values of compassion, aspiration and resilience run like a golden thread through every aspect of the school. Children learn to be kind and thoughtful right from the start in the early years. Older pupils provide very positive role models for younger children. The environment that this creates helps pupils to do well academically and to become confident and compassionate young people. Parents and carers are extremely positive about Lady Seaward's. They value the school's commitment to the care and well-being of their children. Parents appreciate the supportive, family atmosphere and know that staff will always make time to listen to them. Pupils behave well in and around the school, treating everyone with courtesy and respect. Lady Seaward's school is committed to providing the highest quality of care and education. Staff work tirelessly to improve the curriculum and ensure that activities interest the pupils. As a result, pupils enjoy their lessons and say that teachers make their learning fun. Pupils enjoy coming to school. Pupils typically achieve well across the curriculum. This prepares most pupils well for the next stage in their education.

What the school should improve

  • The school does not ensure that all pupils become fluent in the basics of English and mathematics. This means that a small number of pupils do not develop secure enough knowledge to be ready for the next stage of their education. The trust should ensure that every child gains the basic knowledge they need to quickly become fluent in reading, writing and mathematics.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

8 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score113

113, 7 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

104 pupils on roll, with places for 105

Eligible for free school meals14.4%

14.4%, 12.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.9%

2.9%, 18.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.7%

8.7%, 6.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.7%

8.7%, 2.7 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Topsham School1 mileOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Clyst St Mary Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good66% met the expected standard
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement75% met the expected standard
Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Woodbury Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Pattison
Address
Clyst St George, Exeter, EX3 0RE
Local authority
Devon
URN
137642

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.