Montgomery Primary School
Redvers Road, Exeter, EX4 1BSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Montgomery Primary School is a primary school in Exeter for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 37th of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2025, report published 4 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 28 January 2025
This school sits in the heart of the community. As soon as pupils start, they are welcomed with open arms by all staff members. This helps pupils to quickly settle and build a sense of belonging that allows them to focus on their learning. Pupils are safe. They know they can speak to any adult if they are ever worried. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Despite some low outcomes, particularly in the 2024 phonics screening checks, pupils' achievements are now improving. Throughout the school pupils behave well and follow the 'Monty Values'. Pupils are polite and respectful to visitors and to each other. Pupils have a strong understanding of British values. This has helped pupils to value the opinions of others and learn the importance of debating ideas. Pupils appreciate the range of trips on offer that help them to develop a deeper understanding of what they are learning in class. For example, pupils visit Kent's Cavern to learn about the pre-historic period. Pupils also value the range of clubs on offer, such as dodgeball, netball and 'STEM'. These clubs help pupils to develop their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- There is some variability in how well phonics is taught. This means that some pupils are not developing their phonics knowledge and understanding as quickly as they could. The school should ensure that all staff have the confidence and skills to improve the delivery of the phonics programme.
- Governors are new to their role and do not always have sufficient information to challenge and hold leaders to account. Consequently, in some areas, they do not gain the assurances they need to get the most informed view of the school. Those responsible for governance must ensure that they hold leaders to account for the precise information that they need to impact fully on the effectiveness of the school's work.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
437 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Montgomery Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowhill Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| St David's CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Exeter Cathedral School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Katrina Way
- Phone
- 01392285240
- Address
- Redvers Road, Exeter, EX4 1BS
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113082
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.