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Nursery (incl. primary schools with a nursery)
Council: Devon

Brayford Academy

Barnstaple, Devon - EX32 7QJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Brayford Academy, our vision is simple and powerful: Nurturing Young Minds for a Bright Future. This shapes everything we do — from the way we teach and support our children, to the way we build relationships and foster a deep sense of belonging within our school community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Bridgerule Church of England Primary School

Holsworthy, Devon - EX22 7EN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Bridgerule we are proudly inclusive. We believe that every person in our school community is connected to every other person and that in order for one of us to flourish we all must flourish.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Good

Brixington Primary Academy

Exmouth, Devon - EX8 4JQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“To achieve our mission, Brixington's curriculum is designed to celebrate the school's local content context and complement our children's home experiences. A rich and varied diet of activities enrich schemes of learning that build pupils' knowledge and skills, sequentially.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Broadclyst Community Primary School

Exeter, Devon - EX5 3JG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Broadclyst Community Primary School, part of the Cornerstone Academy Trust, we are proud to provide an exceptional education where every child is inspired to learn, create, and thrive.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Buckland Brewer Primary School

Bideford, Devon - EX39 5LX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“The Village Schools Partnership vision is to provide excellent, exciting education for the children in our three schools. Rooted in our communities, our schools are proud of our rurality and ensure our rich Devonian heritage is reflected in our curriculum approach wherever we can.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Caen Community Primary School

Braunton, Devon - EX33 1AD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Situated in the heart of the Braunton community, our school reflects the values of belonging, care and connection that make the village so special. Relationships are at the centre of our approach, and we believe that children flourish when they feel valued, understood and supported.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Chagford Church of England Primary School

Newton Abbot, Devon - TQ13 8BZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Chagford Church of England Primary School, our mission is to nurture a thriving community built on community, challenge, and care.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Charleton Church of England Academy

Kingsbridge, Devon - TQ7 2AL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our Vision and Values underpin all that we do at Charleton C of E Academy. They run through everyday life at the school and shape how we act, how we treat each other and reinforce our curriculum offer.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School

Exeter, Devon - EX6 6HY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We use our 'Hive Values' to communicate the things that are important to our school and community. We teach the children the learning behaviours which sit behind these values so we are all able to demonstrate, articulate, celebrate what makes Cheriton Bishop a special place to be.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School

Crediton, Devon - EX17 4AN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“During the school’s Ofsted inspection in the autumn of 2022, children described Brampford Speke School as ‘small but mighty’ and this phrase was included in the school’s report.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

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Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation

Exeter, Devon - EX2 6DJ

Nursery - Reception (ages 2-5)

“At Chestnut Nursery School we are registered to teach the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and we follow the EYFS framework set by the government. For more information about our approach to learning please visit our Curriculum page.”

NurseryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Christow Primary School

Exeter, Devon - EX6 7PE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“On Wednesday, a group of our pupil leaders travelled to Kingsteignton Primary School to take part in the Education South West Leadership Conference 2026. We could not have been prouder of the way they represented Christow.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Chulmleigh Primary School

Chulmleigh, Devon - EX18 7AA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We are one of the larger schools in the area, but we have a strong family ethos, which is inclusive to all.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Clawton Primary School

Holsworthy, Devon - EX22 6QN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Clawton Primary School is a fantastic setting for children to learn and develop. Our vision BELIEVE, BELONG, BECOME guides our school community in it’s daily efforts to add value to our children’s learning and welfare.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School

Exeter, Devon - EX2 7QT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“TCAT seeks to create and promote a challenging learning environment that inspires children to achieve high standards and become life-long independent learners. We work to set consistently high expectations, build children’s confidence and ensure engagement for all.”

PrimarySince 2005Ofsted: Good

Combe Martin Primary School

Ilfracombe, Devon - EX34 0DF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Countess Wear Primary School

Exeter, Devon - EX2 7BS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Cranbrook Education Campus

Exeter, Devon - EX5 7EE

Nursery - Year 11 (ages 2-16)

All-throughSince 2015Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Dartington Church of England Academy

Totnes, Devon - TQ9 6JU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Recognising its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles and practices of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church and the Parish and the Diocese, bringing this character into the present day.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Dartmouth Academy

Dartmouth, Devon - TQ6 9HW

“As an all-through Academy, we believe in building long-lasting relationships with pupils and their families and take pride in being at the heart of our community. Children flourish when they feel safe and secure; care underpins all that we do and as a small school each pupil is known by all staff.”

All-throughEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good