Kenton Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 2–11 · Exeter, Devon
Kenton Primary School is a primary school in Exeter, Devon for ages 2–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 30 April 2024. Devon has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2024 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- The Playing Field, East Town Lane, Kenton, Exeter, EX6 8JT
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Devon
- Pupils on roll
- 62 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 16.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 30 April 2024
Strengths
- “However, this has not prevented the school and trust leaders from ensuring that the education of the pupils and the well-being of families remained their top priority.”
- “As a result, the pupils of this school get off to a flying start.”
- “Pupils talk with pride about their school.”
To improve
- “However, some subjects are not as well developed.”
- “Consequently, the implementation of the curriculum is not always effective.”
- “Furthermore, some staff are still developing their knowledge in certain subjects.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 June 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 70% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 6 first-preference applications, 6 offers in total, 6 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2024 to 2026, as Devon published it, drawn on the map
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Devon.
- Starcross Primary School 1.5 mi Some aspects not as strong Last distance published
- Cockwood Primary School 2.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Lympstone Church of England Primary School 2.1 mi Good Last distance published
- Exminster Community Primary 2.8 mi Good Last distance published
- Exeter Road Community Primary School 3.0 mi Not judged Last distance published
- The Topsham School 3.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School 3.1 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Kenn Church of England Primary School 3.2 mi School remains Good Last distance published