Brixington Primary Academy, Exmouth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Brixington creates a calm, welcoming environment where children feel valued and happy to come to school. Staff know your child well and respond quickly to any concerns you raise. The school provides excellent care and support for pupils who need extra help with their feelings and behaviour, with specialist provisions that help children thrive.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and cared for
- Excellent behaviour and attendance with calm, friendly atmosphere
- Effective support for pupils with additional needs through specialist provisions like The Bridge and The Bubble
- High-quality early years provision with focus on language development
- Responsive, approachable staff who parents trust
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' achievement in reading, writing and maths is below national levels, especially at end of primary school
- Phonics teaching lacks precision, particularly for older pupils
- Teachers do not always accurately identify what pupils already know, which slows progress
- Not all pupils have equal access to clubs and enrichment activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are met, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School trips including residential visits, clubs (specific types not detailed), assemblies from faith leaders, visits to places of worship, outdoor play equipment and games, quiet playground space
Brixington Primary Academy is a school where pupils feel safe and happy, with strong safeguarding and positive behaviour. However, achievement in key areas like reading and maths is below national levels and needs to improve.
At a Glance
26.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 67%. Maths has remained stable at around 62%. Writing has remained stable at around 74%.
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
23.7
KS2
11
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
351 pupils
420 capacity
69 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Exmouth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Exmouth
Admissions Demand - Devon
Places available
9,263
Applications
6,758
Got 1st preference
96.2%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Devon (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.83739%
Overall absence
13.51351%
Persistent absence
296
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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