Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School, Exeter
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Exeter, part of The First Federation Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 48 schools in Exeter with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. It was 81% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School in detail
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Lady Seaward's is a small school with a big heart! Our rural Church of England primary school with an onsite nursery is set in the idyllic village of Clyst St George on the edge of Exeter. Our vision is to establish a community where everyone experiences 'Learning and Life in all its Fullness'."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama and forest school.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 100% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School are The Topsham School (1.3 miles, Good, 57% reading, 67% maths); Clyst St Mary Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 69% maths); Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School (1.7 miles, 82% reading, 78% maths); and Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School (2 miles, 78% reading, 67% maths).
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
The Topsham SchoolClyst St Mary Primary SchoolTrinity CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolWoodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School
The trust
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School is one of 29 schools run by The First Federation Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (82%).
Who goes there
14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (8.7%) received SEN support and 9 (8.7%) 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.
Staffing
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Topsham Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodbury Road (e-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, shoplifting and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Lady Seaward's excels at nurturing children's personal development alongside their academic learning. The school creates a caring, inclusive environment where pupils develop kindness, confidence and resilience. Parents particularly value the supportive atmosphere and the school's commitment to listening to them and supporting their children's wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Well-thought-out curriculum delivered effectively by staff with good subject knowledge
- Strong approach to personal development rated as outstanding, with pupils developing compassion and resilience
- Good support for reading and writing through phonics teaching that links reading and spelling
- Excellent pastoral care and family atmosphere appreciated by parents
- Strong behaviour and attendance monitoring
Areas for Improvement
- Some reading and writing activities are too complicated for a small number of pupils, meaning they struggle to secure the basics before moving on
- Not all pupils become fluent in the basics of English and mathematics, leaving some without secure enough knowledge for the next stage
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture and procedures in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, mental health ambassador roles, whole-school responsibilities
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School is a good school that works hard to support both academic success and personal growth. The school's values of compassion, aspiration and resilience are embedded throughout, creating a supportive family atmosphere where pupils behave well and enjoy their learning.
At a Glance
14.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 100% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.8
Avg class size
18.5
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School.
- Wraparound @ Lady Seaward'sAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Lady Seaward's 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)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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 Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
85 pupils
105 places
20 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(4)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
17.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
104
Total Pupils
58
Boys
46
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
11.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,371
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,215
Per pupil
£575k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
6.9%
Persistent absence
72
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2016, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Lady Seaward's 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 Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School?
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 81% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School average 19.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School?
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School has around 104 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Lady Seaward's 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.
Does Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Wraparound @ Lady Seaward's (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School?
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School is at Clyst St George, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0RE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)