Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Rockbeare, Exeter, EX5 2EQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is a primary school in Exeter for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 41st of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 July 2017, report published 15 September 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 April 2022
Rockbeare is a welcoming school. Staff value each pupil for their individual qualities. This rubs off onto the pupils, who respect and look after one another. Older pupils take care of younger pupils in the playground. They share their love of reading by putting on performances of books they remember enjoying when they were in the Reception class. Christian values permeate school life. Pupils benefit from strong community links, built up by leaders over time. Local people visit the school to put on performances of stories from the Bible. Recently, parents enjoyed an Easter parade. Parents are regularly invited into school for events and celebrations such as this. Bullying is very rare because relationships between pupils are strong. Pupils told inspectors they would be very concerned about any bullying and report that straightaway. Leaders have a new approach to managing behaviour. Pupils say this is working well and understand what is expected of them. Leaders make sure there is a club or activity to interest each pupil. Many pupils, including the most disadvantaged, get involved. For example, there is a popular film club, where pupils plan, produce and show their work to an audience of parents and staff.
What the school should improve
- Although children in Reception and pupils in key stage 1 gain the knowledge of phonics they need to become accurate readers, some do not become fluent readers as quickly as they could. For these pupils, this makes reading to learn more difficult for longer. Leaders should ensure that all pupils practise reading motivating texts that are well matched to their capabilities.
- In some subjects, there have been recent changes to the curriculum. This means that new approaches are not yet embedded. Leaders should monitor the impact of any changes to the curriculum to assure themselves that pupils are learning more as a result.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
155 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Whimple Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Broadclyst Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| West Hill Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 91% met the expected standard |
| Westclyst Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sally Davies
- Phone
- 01404822501
- Address
- Rockbeare, Exeter, EX5 2EQ
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 145252
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.