Is Brixington Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 21 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 217th of 302 primary schools in Devon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Brixington Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 53% of pupils at Brixington Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Brixington Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Brixington Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Brixington Primary Academy

Brixington Lane, Exmouth, EX8 4JQ

Local ranking217th of 302 primary schools in Devon

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 April 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 21 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 53.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 62.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 59.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 66

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 338
Boys: 185 (53%)
Girls: 166 (47%)
Capacity: 420 (84% full)
SEND: 19.5%
FSM Eligible: 21.0%
EAL: 3.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.0%
SEN Support: 14.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,542/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.2%
White Other: 3.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Asian Indian: 0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.6%
Other: 0.6%
Mixed Other: 0.3%
Asian Other: 0.3%

92.2%

White British

3.9%

White Other

1.2%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01395266997

admin@brixington.devon.sch.uk

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Brixington Lane

Exmouth, South West

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Administrative

URN: 142044
UKPRN: 10049661
Establishment No.: 2051
Trust: THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST

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