Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School, Exeter

From the headteacher's welcome: "Stoke Canon Primary School aims to provide a happy, caring Christian atmosphere, where children can learn and develop to the full, supported by close co-operation between parents and the school. As a small school, we take pride in providing a friendly and caring atmosphere in which children can learn and grow."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 92% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School as their first choice and 8 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 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 Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School are Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 50% reading, 17% maths); Stoke Hill Junior School (2.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths); Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School (2.5 miles, Outstanding); and Willowbrook School (2.5 miles, 64% reading, 64% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School.

12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 14 pupils (16.5%) received SEN support and 1 (1.2%) 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.

Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Pinhoe Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (ne-bound), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).

In 2024/25, Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School issued 1 suspension, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.