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Clyst St Mary Primary School

Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1BG
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Clyst St Mary Primary School
Exeter, EX5 1BG
185 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
10.30% FSM %
97 Boys
88 Girls
About Clyst St Mary Primary School

Clyst St Mary Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Exeter, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 185 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Louise Herbert.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District East Devon
Parliamentary Constituency Exmouth and Exeter East
Ward Clyst Valley
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076120
URN 113066
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Tanya Smith Chair of Governors 24/07/2021 22/04/2027 Appointed by LA
Mr Stuart Busby Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Rev Tim Collins Governor 07/03/2024 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Peter Grierson Governor 26/04/2019 25/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Hale Governor 24/01/2024 23/01/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Louise Herbert Governor 01/09/2003 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lesley Hockin Governor 23/04/2019 22/04/2027 Elected by school staff
Briony Kempton Governor 26/04/2019 25/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kellie Perry Governor 01/01/2026 01/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mandie Rose Governor 25/04/2022 25/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Danielle Sparks Governor 10/04/2023 22/04/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Peggy van der Ploeg Governor 01/07/2025 01/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Stansfield Academy
1.49 km • Exeter
Other
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
1.73 km • Exeter
Other
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
1.79 km • Exeter
Other
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
2.31 km • Exeter
Other
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
2.33 km • Exeter
Other
Woodwater Academy
2.59 km • Exeter
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Clyst St Mary Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Exeter, Devon.
Clyst St Mary Primary School has 185 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Clyst St Mary Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Clyst St Mary Primary School is Mrs Louise Herbert.
Clyst St Mary Primary School is at Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1BG, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Clyst St Mary Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Clyst St Mary Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Herbert
Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1BG
01392874583
www.clyststmary.devon.sch.uk
Location
EX5 1BG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113066
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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