What does “with nursery” mean on this Exeter District page?

It means the school currently has nursery provision flagged in the live school data. It does not by itself confirm admissions priority or guaranteed progression into Reception.

Does nursery attendance guarantee a Reception place in Exeter District?

No. Many schools make it clear that nursery attendance does not guarantee admission into the main school, so parents should still check each school’s admissions policy carefully.

Why use a nursery-specific list for Exeter District?

For families focused on the early-years to primary transition, this list makes it easier to compare schools that currently offer nursery provision without manually filtering the wider hub.

Best Primary Schools with Nursery in Exeter District

Schools across Exeter district. Focus on primary and all-through schools that offer nursery provision, then compare rankings, maps and nearby options. This page currently lists 18 schools in Exeter District. Schools featured here include St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Woodwater Academy and St Gabriel's CofE Primary School.

Key Performance Metrics for Exeter District

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Exeter District59%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Exeter District9%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Exeter District82%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Exeter District6.8/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Exeter District

59%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Exeter District

9%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Exeter District

82%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Exeter District

6.8/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Exeter District

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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
St Sidwell's
Woodwater Academy
Woodwater
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Redhills
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Exwick Heights Primary School
Exwick
Alphington Primary School
Alphington
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
Clyst Heath
The Topsham School
Topsham
Montgomery Primary School
St Thomas
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
St Thomas
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Pinhoe
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Whipton
Countess Wear Primary School
Countess Wear
Exeter Cathedral School
Cathedral Close
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
St David's
Monkerton Community Primary School
Monkerton
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
Stoke Hill
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School
Whipton
Willowbrook School
Beacon Heath