Wynstream Primary School Academy, Exeter
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming, caring school where pupils feel they belong and are well looked after. Leaders and staff are genuinely dedicated to supporting every child's progress and wellbeing, regardless of their circumstances. The school celebrates diversity and ensures all pupils - including those with additional needs - have access to a rich range of experiences that prepare them for their future.
Key Strengths
- Strong personal development programme that equips pupils with life skills and prepares them well for their future
- Inclusive culture where staff skilfully meet the wide-ranging needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Improved phonics teaching and reading outcomes, with pupils becoming fluent readers by end of Year 2
- Calm, purposeful learning environment with positive behaviour and high staff expectations
- Dedicated leadership focused on pupil wellbeing and attendance improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Writing skills not as successfully embedded - leaders need to strengthen pupils' spelling, punctuation and handwriting
- Attainment in writing at end of key stage 2 does not yet match the national average
- Need to fully embed recent improvements to secure consistency across all areas of provision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, keeping pupils safer.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, play leaders, pupil rights representatives, phonics tutors, celebration assemblies, community trips and experiences tracked through '11 by 11' programme
Wynstream Primary School Academy is an inclusive school serving a diverse community with many pupils having additional needs. Leaders have made marked improvements since the previous inspection, establishing a shared vision focused on pupil progress and wellbeing.
At a Glance
59.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 55% to 76%. Maths has improved from 57% to 71%. Writing has remained stable at around 65%.
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
25.8
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
299 pupils
420 capacity
121 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Exeter
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Exeter
Admissions Demand - Devon
Places available
9,263
Applications
6,758
Got 1st preference
96.2%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Devon (2025/26)
Inspection History(12)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.09877%
Overall absence
15.87838%
Persistent absence
296
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Wynstream Primary School Academy
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
Isca Academy
Southbrook School
Atkinson Secure Children's Home
Exeter School
Magdalen Court School
The Maynard School
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Vranch House School
Stansfield Academy
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