Whimple Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2TSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Whimple Primary School is a primary school in Exeter for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 36th of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 November 2013, report published 28 November 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

20 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%

58%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below 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 score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

125 pupils on roll, with places for 140

Eligible for free school meals5.6%

5.6%, 20.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.6%

1.6%, 20 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.2%

15.2%, 0.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Whimple Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
West Hill Primary School	3 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	91% met the expected standard
Clyst Hydon Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	60% met the expected standard
Plymtree Church of England Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	22% 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: Mrs C A Shilston
Phone: 01404822584
Website: exevalleyfederation.co.uk/Whimple (opens in a new tab)
Address: Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2TS
Local authority: Devon
URN: 113113

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.