St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School
St Leonard's Road, Exeter, EX2 4NQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School is a primary school in Exeter for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 6th 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 14 January 2025, report published 9 March 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
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils are encouraged to be the 'best you can be' both academically and pastorally in this ambitious place to learn. Pupils have a palpable excitement for school and all it has to offer. Their high attendance reflects this. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. Most rise to these. There are some pupils whose academic attainment falls short. However, the school is doing all it can to help them catch up quickly. Pupils know the school rules. They display kindness in their interactions. Younger children settle quickly into school life because staff forge strong relationships with them. Pupils feel comfortable to share any concerns with staff. Pupils benefit from an excellent programme to develop their character beyond the academic. The school has created a culture of inclusivity. Pupils have equitable access to the extensive clubs and activities on offer to develop their interests, such as cookery and Spanish club. Since COVID-19, the school has proactively aimed to reduce pupils' insecurities by introducing residential trips in younger years. There is now exceptional uptake of these. Because of this, pupils quickly develop independence and confidence. Far more pupils now get to experience exciting activities such as water sports, climbing and rowing.
What the school should improve
- On occasions, some staff do not ensure that misconceptions are addressed leading to gaps in pupils' understanding. This means some pupils do not have a secure foundation of important knowledge. The trust should continue to develop staff expertise to identify and correct errors in pupils' work so that they achieve well through the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
76 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
615 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Cathedral School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Newtown Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 81% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Wynstream Primary School Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | 0.8 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Slaven
- Phone
- 01392666570
- Address
- St Leonard's Road, Exeter, EX2 4NQ
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 142596
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.