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Broadclyst Primary Academy Trust, Exeter EX5

School Lane, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon EX5 3JG

10 reasons to choose Broadclyst Primary Academy Trust

Top line

Broadclyst Primary Academy Trust has a Schoolsmith Score® of 71. It is one of the best state primary schools in Exeter and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.

School fundamentals

Broadclyst Primary Academy Trust is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 2 and 11 years. It is an academy converter. The school is one of the 4 members of Cornerstone Academy Trust. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2022) inspection. It is one of the 20 most oversubscribed state primary schools for first preference Reception place applications in the Devon LEA.

Average class size

Broadclyst Primary Academy Trust has two classes per year, and an average class size of 31 pupils.

Exam results

Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Broadclyst Primary Academy Trust ranks in the top 23% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 32% of schools.

The Broadclyst Primary Academy Trust curriculum

School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. Subjects are taught separately, but thematically, with some cross-curricular linking and projects. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in chess.

More on the curriculum

There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips from Year 3.

Specialist teaching

Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for art, music and sport.

Sport at Broadclyst Primary Academy Trust

School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.

The Arts at Broadclyst Primary Academy Trust

Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.

Wraparound care

Out of school hours care from 7.30am to 6.00pm.

Find another school near Broadclyst Primary Academy Trust

Independent Prep Schools

Exeter Junior School (5.2 miles); The Maynard Junior School (5.3 miles); Exeter Cathedral School (5.8 miles).

State Primary Schools

The Duchy School Bradninch (4.6 miles); Plymtree Church of England Primary School (6.8 miles); West Hill Primary School (7.3 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Exeter School (5.2 miles); The Maynard School (5.3 miles).

State Senior Schools

St Peter’s Church of England Aided School (4.3 miles); The King’s School (7.6 miles); Uffculme School (12.1 miles).

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