Whipton Barton Junior School
Whipton Barton Junior School, Hill Lane, Whipton, Exeter, EX1 3JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whipton Barton Junior School is a primary school in Exeter for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 13th of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2023, report published 18 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Pupils are proud to be part of Whipton Barton Junior School. They attend well and are caring towards others. The relationship between staff and pupils is warm and respectful. Pupils feel safe and are confident in staff to help them if they have any worries or concerns. Staff have high expectations for everyone. Pupils appreciate the rewards they receive for their good conduct and learning. They enjoy learning, both in the classroom and beyond. Pupils talk with enthusiasm about strengthening their knowledge through visits to places of interest, such as a rainforest biome. Pupils enjoy holding debates and expressing their views on important topics or current affairs. They communicate clearly and develop their confidence as a result. They recognise that it is important to listen to the views of others. At social times, pupils mix happily with one another. They understand the importance of treating everyone fairly. Pupils develop responsibilities through a range of roles, including play leaders, librarians and mental health ambassadors. They participate in local civic projects. These support them to become active citizens in their school and in the community. Pupils take part in a range of extra- curricular clubs, which enhance the curriculum. They value these opportunities, as do parents.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not outlined precisely the content of the curriculum or the sequence in which it is taught. This means that pupils are not able to build confidently on what they already know or prepare for what comes next. Leaders should ensure that all subjects are sequenced in a way that supports pupils to build up their knowledge over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Whipton Barton Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Willowbrook School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 44% met the expected standard |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 32% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Moretta
- Phone
- 01392466072
- Address
- Whipton Barton Junior School, Hill Lane, Whipton, Exeter, EX1 3JP
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 146578
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.