How many pupils does Whimple Primary School have?

Whimple Primary School has 131 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Whimple Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Whimple Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Whimple Primary School?

Whimple Primary School is located at Whimple, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2TS.

Whimple Primary School

Whimple, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2TS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

58%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

131

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Whimple Primary School

Whimple Primary School is a community school in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 131 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 131 / 140 (94%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

5.6%

Free school meals

1.6%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

15.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

58%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.6%

Overall absence

6.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

7.09

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

18.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -7.1 vs 2023/24

6.72

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

£48,887

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,740 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

Contact Details

Address: Whimple, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2TS
Phone: 01404822584
Acting Headteacher: C A Shilston
Website: https://www.exevalleyfederation.co.uk/Whimple/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whimple Primary School?: Whimple Primary School is a community school in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Whimple Primary School have?: Whimple Primary School has 131 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Whimple Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 58% of pupils at Whimple Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Whimple Primary School?: Whimple Primary School is located at Whimple, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2TS.

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