Open State Primary Mixed

The Topsham School

Orchard Way, Exeter, EX3 0DN
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The Topsham School
Exeter, EX3 0DN
196 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
13.30% FSM %
104 Boys
92 Girls
About The Topsham School

The Topsham School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Exeter, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 196 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Maria White.

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 Exeter
Parliamentary Constituency Exmouth and Exeter East
Ward Topsham
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-1997
UKPRN 10075268
URN 131108
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Nick Glanfield Chair of Governors 15/04/2024 14/04/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Jonathan Couch Governor 25/04/2024 24/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Joanna Crathorne Governor 25/04/2024 24/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Victoria Faulkner Governor 25/04/2024 24/04/2028 Elected by parents
Neil Gore Governor 01/07/2025 01/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Carl Grindrod Governor 25/04/2024 24/04/2028 Elected by parents
Martin Harding Governor 25/04/2024 24/04/2028 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Chris Nicholls Governor 25/04/2024 24/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Colin Randall-Greene Governor 25/04/2024 24/04/2028 Elected by school staff
Anna Reid Governor 15/04/2024 15/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ken Singleton Governor 15/04/2024 14/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Leanne Smith Governor 25/04/2024 24/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
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1.78 km • Exeter
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Exeter Pre-Prep School
1.98 km • Exeter
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Exminster Community Primary
1.98 km • Exeter
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Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
2.07 km • Exeter
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Countess Wear Primary School
2.07 km • Exeter
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Infocus College
2.62 km • Exeter
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Topsham School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Exeter, Devon.
The Topsham School has 196 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
The Topsham School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Topsham School is Miss Maria White.
The Topsham School is at Orchard Way, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DN, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Topsham School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Topsham School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Maria White
Orchard Way, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DN
01392874498
www.topsham.devon.sch.uk
Location
EX3 0DN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131108
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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