Thorverton Church of England Primary School, Exeter
Thorverton Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Exeter. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 48 schools in Exeter with published results, and 320th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 119% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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 27 Oct 2026
Thorverton Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Thorverton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Thorverton Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Thorverton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Thorverton Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Thorverton Church of England Primary School are Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 50% reading, 17% maths); Silverton Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 67% maths); Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School (2.7 miles, Good, 58% reading, 67% maths); and Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 81% maths).
Thorverton Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Brampford Speke Church of England Primary SchoolSilverton Church of England Primary SchoolStoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolBickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
3.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Newton St Cyres Rail Station, about 3.4 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Bury (opposite), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
Thorverton 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 school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 December 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils at the school are kind and polite. The school's values of love, wisdom, hope, community and dignity are reflected in the way pupils and staff treat each other. Pupils know these values will help them as they grow. Pupils understand the importance of fairness and treating everyone equally. They explain how the school's culture extends beyond equality and focuses on equity.
Pupils value the wide range of clubs on offer at the school that include cricket, rugby, dance and gardening. Through these opportunities, pupils develop their talents and interests. Pupils also enjoy opportunities to mix with other pupils from across the federation. This helps them to form friendships outside of their immediate community.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
School leaders are ambitious for all pupils. The school took decisive action following published outcomes in 2023 that were below national averages in writing and phonics. The school effectively addressed areas for improvement that are evident in pupils' current achievement across the curriculum.
The school's curriculum is well designed. School leaders have set out the important knowledge and skills they want pupils to know and remember. Pupils build a secure knowledge of the curriculum progressively from the early years onwards.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
3.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 73% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 73% to 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Thorverton Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Thorverton Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Thorverton 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)
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
Your chances of a place at Thorverton Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
119%
Over capacity
112 pupils
94 places
18 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
25.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
110
Total Pupils
50
Boys
60
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
18.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,868
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,757
Per pupil
£683k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
4.3%
Persistent absence
93
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Thorverton Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Thorverton Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Thorverton Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Thorverton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thorverton Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Thorverton Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Thorverton 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 Thorverton Church of England Primary School?
Thorverton Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 119% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Thorverton Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Thorverton Church of England Primary School average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Thorverton Church of England Primary School?
Thorverton Church of England Primary School has around 110 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Thorverton Church of England Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Thorverton Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 4.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Thorverton Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Thorverton 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.
How many road collisions happen near Thorverton Church of England Primary 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 Thorverton Church of England Primary School?
Thorverton Church of England Primary School is at School Lane, Thorverton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5NR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)