Woodwater Academy

URN: 139019 • Exeter EX2 5AW

Overview

Name
Woodwater Academy
URN
139019
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachel Olivant (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
01392274147
Website
Visit
Address
Woodwater Lane, Exeter EX2 5AW

Summary

Woodwater Academy, located in Exeter, Devon, is a mixed primary academy that serves 344 pupils, with a capacity for 380. Established in 2013, the school is part of the Ventrus Multi-Academy Trust, which includes fifteen primary schools and one secondary school. This collaborative environment allows for shared resources and best practices, enhancing the educational experience for both staff and students.

The academy prioritises a holistic approach to education, focusing on the personal, social, and emotional development of children alongside academic achievement. Woodwater Academy promotes a joy of learning through its curriculum and values, which include teamwork, respect, ambition, courage, and kindness. The school aims to foster positive relationships with families and the wider community, encouraging parental involvement in their children’s education.

Woodwater Academy also offers various extracurricular opportunities, including events for gifted and talented students, musical performances, and sports activities, allowing children to engage with peers from other schools within the Trust. For more information about the curriculum and community initiatives, parents are encouraged to contact the school office.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
380
Pupils
344
Boys
172
Girls
172
FSM %
24.20
Open date
2013-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 344 172 172 380 24.20
2024-09-11 329 168 161 380 26.20
2023-09-11 310 155 155 380 25.60
2022-09-11 310 155 155 380 25.60
2021-09-11 316 158 158 380 22.90
2020-09-11 326 163 163 380 19.50

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