Tedburn St Mary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

School Lane, Tedburn St Mary, Exeter, EX6 6AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Tedburn St Mary School is a primary school in Exeter for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 4th of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 April 2024, report published 20 May 2024

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 April 2024

Pupils are proud of their school. They have a sense of belonging and say their school feels like a family. The school's values of respect, curiosity and pride are reflected in how pupils treat each other. Pupils take it in turns to talk. They listen to one another. They value each other's individuality. The behaviour of pupils is exceptional. Pupils value the positions of responsibility they hold. School councillors lead assemblies and teach their peers about fundamental British values. As a result, pupils have a well-considered view of what democracy and tolerance mean for people around the world. Pupils know how to stay safe online. They appreciate what risky behaviour means and know how to keep themselves safe in the community. Pupils talk positively about the trips they go on. For example, pupils confidently explain how a recent museum trip helped them to learn about the Romans. Pupils attend a range of clubs that develop their interests and talents, such as guitar club, football club and choir. These activities help pupils to develop confidence and resilience. Parents talk positively about the school. They appreciate how the staff know each pupil individually.

What the school should improve

  • In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not always connect important knowledge well. Pupils do not understand how content links to more complex ideas and, at times, the work pupils complete in lessons lacks ambition. Where this occurs, pupils do not deepen their knowledge and understanding well. The school should ensure that the curriculum design and its delivery help pupils to connect knowledge and important concepts so that pupils deepen their understanding across all subjects.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

17 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths82%

82%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths24%

24%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

86 pupils on roll, with places for 91

Eligible for free school meals8.1%

8.1%, 18.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.3%

2.3%, 19.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.6%

11.6%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Tedburn St Mary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School3 milesReport card: Expected standard64% met the expected standard
Dunsford Community Academy3 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Yeoford Community Primary School3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Landscore Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Hayward's Primary School4 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard69% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
LINK ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Warren
Address
School Lane, Tedburn St Mary, Exeter, EX6 6AA
Local authority
Devon
URN
145345

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.