Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Harrington Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 8PEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery is a primary school in Exeter for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 44th of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 21 November 2023
- 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 17 October 2023
Pupils who attend Pinhoe understand the importance of the school's mission of 'Living life in all its fullness, together in mind, body and spirit'. This togetherness is demonstrated by the inclusivity of all members of the school community. They have welcomed refugees and those new to the country with open arms. Pupils are rightly proud of this. They say the school 'accepts everyone'. Pupils feel happy and safe. Children in the early years settle quickly into school life. They make friends and form positive relationships with staff. Caring adults throughout the school mean pupils are supported emotionally. Most of the time, pupils focus on their learning and try hard in lessons. The school is ambitious for pupils. This is shown by its promise to empower them to 'think big, flourish, know themselves, make good choices and be agents for change'. Pupils are given opportunities to effect change through roles such as pupil parliamentarians. These pupils make tangible contributions to school life, such as to the school's online safety curriculum. Because of this, pupils have a thorough understanding of the fundamental British values.
What the school should improve
- Targets for some pupils with SEND are not precisely matched to their needs. This makes it more difficult for teachers to provide the appropriate support to help these pupils learn the curriculum well. The school should ensure that all pupils with SEND have precise targets in place that are matched closely to their needs, and that these are reviewed and checked by the school.
- There is occasionally some low-level disruption. Teachers address it but, at times, it continues. As a result, it can impact the learning of others. The school must ensure that all staff share the same high expectations of pupils' behaviour and that they have the knowledge and skills they need to address this.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
477 pupils on roll, with places for 470
Schools near Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkerton Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Westclyst Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 53% met the expected standard |
| Willowbrook School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 44% met the expected standard |
| Whipton Barton Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs J Metcalf
- Phone
- 01392467984
- Address
- Harrington Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 8PE
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113445
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.