St Thomas Primary School

URN: 143191 • Exeter EX2 9BB

Overview

Name
St Thomas Primary School
URN
143191
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
55.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Dan Jenkins (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01392276854
Website
Visit
Address
Union Street, Exeter EX2 9BB

Summary

St Thomas Primary School, located in Exeter, Devon, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 193 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 208. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to embrace challenges and learn from their mistakes, as highlighted in the recent OFSTED report. The leadership team has designed an ambitious curriculum that caters to all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The school operates within the Exeter Learning Academy Trust, which aims to provide quality education and raise aspirations for all pupils, regardless of their backgrounds. St Thomas Primary promotes strong partnerships between home and school, encouraging parental involvement in their children's education through regular communication and newsletters.

School hours are structured with morning sessions from 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM and afternoon sessions from 1:00 PM to 3:15 PM, with gates opening at 8:35 AM. The school emphasizes the importance of punctuality and settling in before classes begin, ensuring a smooth start to the day.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EXETER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
208
Pupils
193
Boys
93
Girls
100
FSM %
23.30
Open date
2017-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 193 93 100 208 23.30
2024-09-11 196 95 101 208 27.60
2023-09-11 190 102 88 208 24.70
2022-09-11 190 102 88 208 24.70
2021-09-11 184 100 84 208 22.30
2020-09-11 183 99 84 208 13.70

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