Thorverton Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Thorverton, Exeter, EX5 5NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thorverton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Exeter for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 16th of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2014, report published 8 January 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
Pupils at the school are kind and polite. The school's values of love, wisdom, hope, community and dignity are reflected in the way pupils and staff treat each other. Pupils know these values will help them as they grow. Pupils understand the importance of fairness and treating everyone equally. They explain how the school's culture extends beyond equality and focuses on equity. Pupils value the wide range of clubs on offer at the school that include cricket, rugby, dance and gardening. Through these opportunities, pupils develop their talents and interests. Pupils also enjoy opportunities to mix with other pupils from across the federation. This helps them to form friendships outside of their immediate community. Pupils develop their cultural and musical understanding, for example by experiencing live performances of symphony orchestras. Pupils have residential opportunities that take them to cities with more diverse cultures. They visit different places of worship to help deepen their understanding of different aspects of the curriculum. All parents who responded to Ofsted Parent View say that their child is happy and does well at the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
110 pupils on roll, with places for 75
Schools near Thorverton Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Silverton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Newton St Cyres Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Holding
- Phone
- 01392860374
- Address
- School Lane, Thorverton, Exeter, EX5 5NR
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113368
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.