Ide Primary School
URN: 143189 • Exeter EX2 9RN
Overview
- Name
- Ide Primary School
- URN
- 143189
- 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
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alice Purcell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01392576245
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Exeter EX2 9RN
Summary
Ide Primary School, located in Exeter, Devon, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 146 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 140. Established in the mid-1850s, the school has deep roots in the local community, serving the villages of Ide, Dunchideock, and Longdown, while also attracting students from a wider area. The school's ethos centres on knowing each child as an individual, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.
The curriculum at Ide Primary School is designed to be distinctive and engaging, reflecting the rural character of the school. As part of the Exeter Learning Academy Trust, Ide Primary aims to provide quality education that raises aspirations and helps children achieve their ambitions, regardless of their backgrounds. The school also offers a thriving pre-school on site, enhancing its community-focused approach.
With a commitment to inclusivity, Ide Primary School has a free school meal percentage of 9%, indicating a diverse student body. The school encourages parental involvement and offers various extracurricular activities, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for all pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Ide Primary School is designed to be distinctive and engaging, reflecting the rural character of the school. As part of the Exeter Learning Academy Trust, Ide Primary aims to provide quality education that raises aspirations and helps children achieve their ambitions, regardless of their backgrounds. The school also offers a thriving pre-school on site, enhancing its community-focused approach.
With a commitment to inclusivity, Ide Primary School has a free school meal percentage of 9%, indicating a diverse student body. The school encourages parental involvement and offers various extracurricular activities, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for all pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Becoming a Governor (governance)
- Governors and Governing (governance)
- Governor Impact Statements (governance)
- Governor Newsletters (governance)
- Governors – Who’s Who (governance)
- Absence (sen)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- Nursery Admissions Policy (download)
- TERM DATES 2024/25 (download)
- TERM DATES 2025/26 (download)
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
- 140
- Pupils
- 146
- Boys
- 79
- Girls
- 67
- FSM %
- 9.00
- Open date
- 2017-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 146 | 79 | 67 | 140 | 9.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 146 | 78 | 68 | 140 | 8.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 153 | 81 | 72 | 140 | 4.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 153 | 81 | 72 | 140 | 4.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 159 | 82 | 77 | 140 | 3.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 167 | 78 | 89 | 140 | 1.80 |
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