The Topsham School
Orchard Way, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Topsham School is a primary school in Exeter for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 26th of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 February 2012, report published 15 March 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 November 2022
Pupils at The Topsham School love to learn. Leaders have supported staff to strengthen the curriculum recently. They are ambitious for what all pupils should learn and have high aspirations for all pupils. At the heart of this, pupils talk about learning behaviours that motivate them to be successful learners. They enjoy receiving rewards, such as house tokens, which directly link to these behaviours. Pupils are happy and say that they feel safe. They know that adults will help them if they have any worries. Most pupils agree that bullying does not happen. They get on well with their peers, including at breaktimes and lunchtimes. Pupils have confidence that staff would sort out any conflicts or problems swiftly. Pupils attend a range of extra-curricular clubs. They enjoy sporting clubs, including 'sporty stars' and running, as well as musical and creative clubs. Staff carefully plan opportunities and visits to enrich the curriculum. For example, some pupils recently enjoyed a visit to Kents Cavern and could link this to their learning in history.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, including reading, the curriculum needs further strengthening. Sometimes, the expectations for what pupils should learn are not planned for explicitly or taught well enough. Leaders need to ensure that what pupils should know is clearly identified and consistently taught well, so that pupils learn successfully.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with SEND well. However, sometimes, provision and targets are not precise enough to support pupils. Leaders should check the effectiveness of the support provided for pupils with SEND, so that all pupils follow the curriculum successfully.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
189 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near The Topsham School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 75% met the expected standard |
| Exeter Pre-Prep School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Exminster Community Primary | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Countess Wear Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 31% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Joanna Crathorne
- Phone
- 01392874498
- Address
- Orchard Way, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DN
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 131108
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.