Kenton Primary School, Exeter

In its own words: "Adults - A team of inspiring staff motivating and supporting each other to be the best The children at Kenton Primary have worked hard with adults to identify the key values that we cherish and wish to develop further. These are: At Kenton we have high expectations of behaviour and support all children to follow ‘The Kenton Way’."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is with great pride and excitement that I welcome you to Kenton Primary School. As the new Headteacher, I have already been inspired by the warmth, enthusiasm and strong sense of community that makes Kenton such a special place to learn and grow."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Kenton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 78% in reading and 56% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Kenton Primary School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Kenton Primary School are Starcross Primary School (1.5 miles, 83% reading, 83% maths); Cockwood Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 93% reading, 87% maths); Lympstone Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 80% reading, 68% maths); and Exminster Community Primary (2.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 88% maths).

Kenton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Kenton Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Ivy Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

16.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 9 pupils (14.5%) received SEN support and 1 (1.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Kenton Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Starcross Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Triangle (adjacent), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).

In 2024/25, Kenton Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 15.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.