Westclyst Community Primary School

URN: 142886 • Exeter EX1 3YG

Overview

Name
Westclyst Community Primary School
URN
142886
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
CORNERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
76.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jonathan Bishop (since 2025)
Telephone
01392304040
Website
Visit
Address
Maddick Road, Exeter EX1 3YG

Summary

Westclyst Community Primary School (WCPS), located in Exeter, Devon, is a mixed free school that opened in 2016. Initially operating from temporary accommodation, the school has since moved to a state-of-the-art building and received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in its first inspection in 2019. A recent inspection in December 2024 reaffirmed the school's commitment to high standards and ambition for both pupils and staff.

The school is part of the Cornerstone Academy Trust, which focuses on creating challenging learning environments tailored to individual needs. WCPS aims to inspire children to become lifelong learners and independent thinkers through a personalised curriculum. The school serves approximately 540 pupils, with 18.3% eligible for free school meals, reflecting its inclusive ethos.

In addition to academic pursuits, WCPS engages students in various extracurricular activities, fostering a strong sense of community. Recent events, such as Year 5's VE Day assembly and outdoor adventures, highlight the school's dedication to holistic education and community involvement. For more information, visit their website at www.wcps.education.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CORNERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
Pupils
540
Boys
266
Girls
274
FSM %
18.30
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 540 266 274 18.30
2024-09-11 536 274 262 17.70
2023-09-11 459 247 212 15.60
2022-09-11 459 247 212 15.60
2021-09-11 382 205 177 11.50
2020-09-11 275 147 128 11.40

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