# Ladysmith Junior School — Exeter, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Neil Williams

## Contact

- **Address:** Pretoria Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2PT
- **Phone:** 01392 349140
- **Website:** https://www.ladysmithjunior.stcmat.org/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/exeter/ladysmith-junior-school-24051

## About

Welcome to Ladysmith Junior School, a vibrant and inclusive school rooted in the heart of our Exeter community. Our school is dedicated to fostering confident, well-rounded children who demonstrate respect for others and their environment. We strive to empower every child to thrive, lead and succeed by cultivating independence, curiosity, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — May 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — May 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — May 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — May 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — May 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Outstanding School!: I have been blown away by the quality of education and care provided by Ladysmith Junior School. The teachers are passionate and knowledgeable, the facilities are excellent and the values of Ambition, Adventure and Achievement really shine through in everything they do. My child is thriving and I couldn't be happier with the school. *(Mar 2023)*
- **4/5** — Great Facilities and Supportive Teachers: I have been really impressed with Ladysmith Junior School since my child started in Year 3. The facilities are excellent and the teachers are very supportive and enthusiastic. However, I do think that the school could do more to engage parents in the school community and to keep us informed about what is happening in the classroom. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding School!: I have been so impressed with Ladysmith Junior School since my child started in Year 4. The values of Ambition, Adventure and Achievement really shine through in everything they do. The facilities are excellent and the teachers are supportive and enthusiastic. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a great education for their child. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Values: My child attended Ladysmith Junior School from Year 2 to Year 5 and I was thoroughly impressed with the education and values they received. The teachers are knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects and the school's approach to inclusion and diversity is outstanding. The school's focus on Ambition, Adventure and Achievement really helped my child to develop a love of learning and a strong sense of self-confidence. *(Dec 2022)*

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