Best primary schools in Exmouth (2026)
Exmouth has 8 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School, in the top 51% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 40%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 50% in England |
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Exmouth · Church of England |
62% | 68% | 2% | Good | |
2 Bottom 48% in England |
Bassetts Farm Primary School Exmouth |
63% | 63% | 3% | Good | |
3 Bottom 30% in England |
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School Exmouth · Church of England |
53% | 57% | 13% | Report card | |
4 Bottom 30% in England |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth Exmouth · Roman Catholic |
55% | 36% | 0% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 16% in England |
Brixington Primary Academy Exmouth |
49% | 53% | 5% | Report card | |
6 Bottom 2% in England |
Marpool Primary School Exmouth |
31% | 31% | 2% | Inadequate | |
7 Bottom 1% in England |
Exeter Road Community Primary School Exmouth |
26% | 8% | 0% | Not judged | |
8 Bottom 1% in England |
Littleham Church of England Primary School Exmouth · Church of England |
8% | 8% | 0% | Inadequate |
Other towns in Devon
- Barnstaple
- Bideford
- Braunton
- Brixham
- Exeter
- Ivybridge
- Kingsteignton
- Newton Abbot
- Paignton
- Plymouth
- Tavistock
- Teignmouth
- Tiverton (Mid Devon)
- Torquay
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What is the best primary school in Exmouth?
On exam results over the last three years, Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Exmouth, in the top 51% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.