Whimple Primary School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2022
Pupils are kind, polite and friendly towards each other. They love coming to school. They say that there is some bullying, but that teachers resolve it quickly. Pupils enjoy learning a range of subjects. Children in Reception, for instance, are enthusiastic readers. From Reception to Year 6, pupils learn the routines of school very well. They listen respectfully to each other, share and take turns. They behave very well, both in lessons and at breaktime and lunchtime. Older pupils take the responsibility of being play ambassadors seriously. They help younger pupils to form friendships and to enjoy playing at breaktime. Pupils enjoy the many after-school clubs and activities, such as the school's music club, 'Rock Steady'. Pupils value visits, for example, to Killerton and Dartmoor to extend their knowledge about the world. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They value the quality of education and the strong pastoral support of staff. Relationships between staff and pupils are particularly strong. Pupils feel well supported, protected and valued.
What the school should improve
- Some subjects in the curriculum are not as well structured as others. Pupils do not learn new knowledge sequentially. This means that pupils do not have sufficiently well embedded knowledge before moving on to more complex concepts. Leaders must ensure that all subjects are consistently well structured to enable pupils to learn well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
125 pupils on roll, with places for 140
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
- 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.