Countess Wear Primary School

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Countess Wear Community Primary School, originally built in the 1950s, remains a community-focused school with its own nursery, accommodating 210 children in the surrounding area, ages from 2 to 11.

25/09/2026

This week’s Headteacher blog

This week, Mr Bishop visits Clyst Heath, where he catches up with children from Art Squad and finds out about an exciting residential to St Ives planned for later in the year.

He then heads over to Monkerton to meet Mrs Toze, where music is very much on the agenda. The children showcase their talents with their bell-ringing skills, performing Eye of the Tiger - a brilliant example of the creativity and confidence that comes from having opportunities to explore the arts.

Across Cornerstone Academy Trust, children have the opportunity to experience a wide range of creative activities, from art and music to drama and performance. These experiences are about much more than learning a new skill - they encourage creativity, teamwork, confidence and, most importantly, enjoyment.

Teams from across Devon took part in the Budleigh Literary Festival schools quiz  including a team from Countess Wear.  ...
25/09/2026

Teams from across Devon took part in the Budleigh Literary Festival schools quiz including a team from Countess Wear.

Each team had one representative from each year group in KS2 chosen by the teacher for their amazing book knowledge.

There were 6 rounds featuring questions on a wide variety of children's books including one where participants had to guess the character from the hat the host was wearing. The children worked really well together conferring on answers with each displaying expert knowledge in different areas from Winnie the Pooh to Norse Gods and Bunny Vs Monkey!

We finished in third place!

They each win some goodies and we get a bundle of books for the Library. Well done team!

Could a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant role be the next step for you?We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Key Sta...
21/09/2026

Could a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant role be the next step for you?

We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to join our team at Cornerstone Academy Trust.

If you enjoy working with young children and want to play an important role in supporting their learning, confidence and independence, we’d love to hear from you.

Working alongside teachers and the wider school team, you’ll help create a positive learning environment where children can develop, explore and thrive.

The role offers:
8.00am–5.00pm, five days per week
40 weeks per year – term time + 10 days

If you're passionate about helping children thrive - or know someone who might be - take a look at the full details and share with anyone who may be interested.

Find out more and apply: https://tcat.education/ks1-teaching-assistants/

18/09/2026

This week’s Headteacher blog

This week, Mr Bishop catches up with Mr Holwill to talk about the Year 5 and 6 Games and the range of sports and activities that children across the Trust have the opportunity to take part in.

From learning new skills and trying different sports to working as part of a team, these experiences give children the chance to stay active, build confidence and discover new interests.

It’s also an important part of supporting children’s health and wellbeing and helping them develop a positive attitude towards being active.

11/09/2026

The first Headteacher’s Blog of the new academic year

It has been a busy first week back across the Trust. We’ve welcomed back our pupils and families, and our new Reception children have taken their first steps into school life. It has been lovely to see our classrooms and corridors full of energy, conversation and character once again.

This week, our Year 5 pupils from across the Trust also had the opportunity to experience Private Peaceful at the Northcott Theatre, based on the much-loved novel by Michael Morpurgo. They were especially lucky to take part in a Q&A with Michael himself, giving them the chance to hear directly from the author about his work and the story they had just seen brought to life on stage.

It was a fantastic experience and a memorable way to begin the new school year.

International Literacy Day | Stories that stay with usSome books stay with us long after we’ve turned the final page.The...
08/09/2026

International Literacy Day | Stories that stay with us

Some books stay with us long after we’ve turned the final page.

There are the books that remind us of being young. The ones we read under the covers, the stories that made us laugh, frightened us, transported us somewhere completely different — or introduced us to a character we never forgot.

And then there are the books we discover all over again when we share them with our own children.

International Literacy Day is a chance to celebrate the importance of literacy — but also the joy, imagination and connection that reading can bring.

As part of the National Year of Reading, we’re celebrating not just what children are reading today, but the stories that connect generations and help build a lifelong love of reading.

So, we’re asking our Cornerstone community:
What book from your childhood would you love your child to discover?
Perhaps it’s a favourite story, a much-loved character, or a book that you still remember all these years later.

Because sometimes, one of the best ways to inspire the next generation of readers is to share the stories that inspired us.

Welcome back! Today marks the start of a new school year, and it has been wonderful to welcome our pupils, families and ...
07/09/2026

Welcome back!

Today marks the start of a new school year, and it has been wonderful to welcome our pupils, families and staff back through the doors.

A very special welcome to all our new children and families joining us this year. We hope you quickly feel part of our school community, make lots of new friends and settle into school life.

There is so much to look forward to over the year ahead — new learning, new experiences, new friendships and plenty of opportunities to try something new and celebrate our achievements along the way.

A warm welcome to our new staff members too, and thank you to everyone who has worked so hard behind the scenes to get our schools ready for the new academic year.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

Planning childcare this September?September is almost here!If you're still organising childcare, don't forget that Count...
25/08/2026

Planning childcare this September?
September is almost here!

If you're still organising childcare, don't forget that Countess Wear Primary School now offers wraparound care for nursery children aged 3 & 4.

Places are available for:
Morning sessions
Afternoon sessions
If you'd like to find out more, we're here to help.
https://bit.ly/4xkwYhG

The final weeks of Summer Holiday Club! 🌞There are still a few opportunities to join us before the summer holidays come ...
24/08/2026

The final weeks of Summer Holiday Club! 🌞
There are still a few opportunities to join us before the summer holidays come to an end!

Our final weeks are packed with sport, creativity, cooking, music, team challenges and exciting trips, giving children plenty of opportunities to try something new, have fun and make memories with friends.

This week – 24th–28th August
🧗 Climbing
🎧 Silent Disco
🧁 Plenty of cooking activities
🌳 World of Country Life – All-Day Trip

Final Week – 1st & 2nd September
🧗 Climbing
🥁 Drumming Workshop
🧁 Carrot Cupcakes
🧲 Marvelous Magnets
🦁 Paignton Zoo – All-Day Trip

Based at Westclyst Primary School
Open to children from all Cornerstone Academy Trust schools
Monday 31st August is a Bank Holiday, so the Holiday Club will be closed.
If you're looking for childcare for the final part of the summer, don't miss the remaining sessions!

Book your place: https://tcat.education/holiday-club/
One last chance for a summer full of fun, friendship and adventure!

Looking for longer childcare days?Children aged 3 & 4 attending our nursery can now enjoy an extended day with wraparoun...
12/08/2026

Looking for longer childcare days?

Children aged 3 & 4 attending our nursery can now enjoy an extended day with wraparound sessions available from 8:00am until 5:00pm.*

Children remain in the familiar surroundings of Countess Wear Primary School with the staff they already know.

Discover more: https://bit.ly/4xkwYhG
*Subject to booked sessions and nursery hours.

Address

Countess Wear Primary School Glasshouse Lane
Exeter
EX27BS

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+441392304040

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