Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School, Exeter
Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Exeter. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 42nd-highest of the 42 schools in Exeter with published results, and 13,855th of 13,912 across England. It was 61% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Devon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2024, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 17% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 70% in Devon and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 6 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School are Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School (0.9 miles, Good, 58% reading, 67% maths); Thorverton Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 93% maths); Stoke Hill Junior School (2.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths); and Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School (2.8 miles, Outstanding).
Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolThorverton Church of England Primary SchoolStoke Hill Junior SchoolStoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 3 pupils (6.4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Staffing
Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Newton St Cyres Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, public order offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from April 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
17.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
15.7
Avg class size
19.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School is in Devon; for families living there:
- Devon's school travel policy: Free school transport
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
43 pupils
70 places
27 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Exeter
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Exeter
Across Devon council
Places available
9,014
Applications
6,494
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
6.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
47
Total Pupils
25
Boys
22
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
11.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,722
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,001
Per pupil
£432k
Total funding
£5k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.5%
Overall absence
32.5%
Persistent absence
40
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 50% reached the expected standard in reading and 17% did so in maths.
What is Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Devon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School?
Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 61% of its 70 places.
How big are the classes at Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School average 15.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School?
Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School has around 47 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School?
12.5% of sessions were missed at Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 32.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School?
Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School is at Brampford Speke, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5HE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)