The Topsham School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

21 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths52%

52%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

189 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals14.3%

14.3%, 12.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.2%

4.2%, 17.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support25.9%

25.9%, 11.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.7%

3.7%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: topsham.devon.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.