Whimple Primary School
URN: 113113 • Exeter EX5 2TS
Overview
- Name
- Whimple Primary School
- URN
- 113113
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- C A Shilston (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01404822584
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whimple, Exeter EX5 2TS
Summary
Whimple Primary School is a community school located in Exeter, Devon, with a current enrolment of 131 pupils and a capacity of 140. The school serves mixed-gender students and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment. With a percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 8.40%, the school aims to cater to diverse needs within its community.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to foster both academic and personal development. Whimple Primary encourages parental involvement and engagement, exemplified by their open tours for prospective parents of children starting in September 2026. These tours provide an opportunity for families to explore the school, meet staff, and ask questions about the educational experience.
Whimple Primary School places a strong emphasis on community values and collaboration, ensuring that children feel secure and valued. The school’s ethos promotes respect, resilience, and responsibility, preparing students not only for academic success but also for their roles as active members of society. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to foster both academic and personal development. Whimple Primary encourages parental involvement and engagement, exemplified by their open tours for prospective parents of children starting in September 2026. These tours provide an opportunity for families to explore the school, meet staff, and ask questions about the educational experience.
Whimple Primary School places a strong emphasis on community values and collaboration, ensuring that children feel secure and valued. The school’s ethos promotes respect, resilience, and responsibility, preparing students not only for academic success but also for their roles as active members of society. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 131 | 59 | 72 | 140 | 8.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 139 | 69 | 70 | 140 | 5.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 132 | 68 | 64 | 140 | 5.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 132 | 68 | 64 | 140 | 5.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 134 | 66 | 68 | 140 | 3.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 143 | 71 | 72 | 140 | 6.30 |
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