Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School, Exeter
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Exeter, part of The First Federation Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 39th-highest of the 48 schools in Exeter with published results, and 11,035th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 106% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than 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 26 Oct 2026
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School in detail
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Rockbeare is a small school with big ambitions that benefits from being in the heart of the village. The learning journey for our pupils ensures they progress well and feel prepared for the next stages in their lives. Our school is a unique provision in beautiful surroundings, with strong links to the church and local community."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir and ukulele.
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 69% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School as their first choice and 64 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School are St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School (1 mile, 80% reading, 72% maths); Whimple Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 80% maths); Broadclyst Community Primary School (2.7 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 79% maths); and West Hill Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 100% reading, 97% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School.
St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery SchoolWhimple Primary SchoolBroadclyst Community Primary SchoolWest Hill Primary School
The trust
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-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.
Who goes there
3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 35 pupils (22.6%) received SEN support and 7 (4.5%) 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
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cranbrook Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (opposite), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 42 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-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; 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 · 5 years agoThis judgement is from July 2017, 9 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 July 2017 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
20.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 69% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 57% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
24.7
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
FFT Newsletter Summer 2026
22 Jul 2026
May 2026 Newsletter
2 Jun 2026
April 2026 Newsletter
5 May 2026
March 2026 Newsletter
31 Mar 2026
February 2026 Newsletter
27 Feb 2026
January 2026 Newsletter
30 Jan 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
111 pupils
105 places
6 pupils over capacity 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
27.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
155
Total Pupils
87
Boys
68
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
17.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,268
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,909
Per pupil
£720k
Total funding
£29k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
8.1%
Persistent absence
99
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Questions parents ask about Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
What are SATs results like at Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School?
Of the pupils at Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School?
No fixed boundary. When Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-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 Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School?
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School was full in 2025, at 106% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School?
Classes at Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School average 24.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School?
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School has around 155 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School in 2024/25. 8.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-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 Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-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 Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School?
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is at Rockbeare, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2EQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)