Westclyst Community Primary School

  • Primary
  • Free school
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Maddick Road, Westclyst, Exeter, EX1 3YGOpen in maps

Westclyst Community Primary School is a primary school in Exeter for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 25th of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 May 2019, report published 18 June 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 December 2024

Pupils thrive at this welcoming and friendly school. The ambition of leaders resonates throughout the school. Pupils rise to these high expectations and are motivated to achieve well. They are polite and respectful to visitors. Pupils talk with pride about their school and what they learn. They appreciate the range of opportunities available to them that help develop their interests and talents beyond the academic. For example, the school's 'cook-off challenge' promotes an element of competition and excites pupils to learn to cook. Pupils present to senior leaders their ideas for products they design in the school's 'dragon's den'. Pupils are safe. They know that they can speak to any adult if they have a concern. Staff have regular mentoring sessions with pupils on a one-to-one basis. This helps pupils to take responsibility for their learning. It also provides an opportunity for the school to ensure that pupils receive the support they need on an academic and a personal level. Pupils learn to stay safe online from a young age. The prevalence of new technology in the school, as part of curriculum implementation, means that pupils develop a strong understanding of the importance of being kind and respectful when communicating online.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

62 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths53%

53%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

551 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals19.2%

19.2%, 7.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.4%

7.4%, 14.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.5%

14.5%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

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

Schools near Westclyst Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery0.5 milesOfsted: Good22% met the expected standard
Monkerton Community Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Willowbrook School1 mileOfsted: Requires improvement44% met the expected standard
Whipton Barton Junior School2 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
CORNERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Bishop
Phone
01392304040
Website
wcps.education
Address
Maddick Road, Westclyst, Exeter, EX1 3YG
Local authority
Devon
URN
142886

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.