Alphington Primary School
URN: 143188 • Exeter EX2 8RQ
Overview
- Name
- Alphington Primary School
- URN
- 143188
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EXETER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sharon Tarr (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01392716919
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wheatsheaf Way, Exeter EX2 8RQ
Summary
Alphington Primary School, located in Exeter, Devon, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 459 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 424. The school is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of knowing each child and their family, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
The curriculum at Alphington Primary is designed to be broad, balanced, and creative, prioritising academic excellence while also nurturing happy and confident learners. The school aims to develop enquiring minds that contribute positively to their classroom, school, and wider community. As part of the Exeter Learning Academy Trust, Alphington collaborates with other local schools to enhance educational opportunities and raise aspirations for all pupils.
With a focus on both academic achievement and personal development, Alphington Primary School prepares its students for future success, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in their educational journeys.
The curriculum at Alphington Primary is designed to be broad, balanced, and creative, prioritising academic excellence while also nurturing happy and confident learners. The school aims to develop enquiring minds that contribute positively to their classroom, school, and wider community. As part of the Exeter Learning Academy Trust, Alphington collaborates with other local schools to enhance educational opportunities and raise aspirations for all pupils.
With a focus on both academic achievement and personal development, Alphington Primary School prepares its students for future success, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in their educational journeys.
Useful links
- Governors Minutes (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- New Governor (governance)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- PTFA Secret Present Room (sen)
- Key Dates (calendar)
- parental agreement medicine (doc) (download)
- Term Dates 2024/25 (download)
- Term Dates 2025/26 (download)
- Changes to the 2021-22 and 2022-23 determined admissions policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EXETER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 424
- Pupils
- 459
- Boys
- 240
- Girls
- 219
- FSM %
- 9.80
- Open date
- 2017-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 459 | 240 | 219 | 424 | 9.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 469 | 251 | 218 | 424 | 7.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 454 | 246 | 208 | 424 | 5.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 454 | 246 | 208 | 424 | 5.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 463 | 248 | 215 | 424 | 5.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 472 | 251 | 221 | 424 | 3.80 |
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