Whipton Barton

What Whipton Barton does

Whipton Barton Federation is a state-funded primary school federation operating in Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom, under the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust. It comprises two schools on a single Hill Lane site — Whipton Barton Infant and Nursery School and Whipton Barton Junior School — delivering nursery, pre-school, and primary education for children aged 2 to 11. Its core offer covers the full statutory primary curriculum (EYFS, KS1, KS2) plus French from Year 3, structured systematic phonics (Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised), a maths mastery scheme (White Rose), reading management (Accelerated Reader), EYFS learning journey tracking (Tapestry), and remote-learning readiness via Google Classroom. Differentiated support is provided for SEND pupils, EAL pupils, and Young Carers, with wraparound care delivered in partnership with Premier Education.

The federation generates revenue through three streams: (1) government funding via the National Funding Formula, Pupil Premium, Sports Premium, and Early Years funding for nursery provision, (2) fee-based wraparound care from parents delivered by Premier Education, and (3) paid nursery hours for 2-year-olds and extended hours beyond the 15- or 30-hour funded entitlement, with payments processed through MCAS/ParentPay. Admissions for Reception and Year 3 are routed through Devon County Council's centralised portal, with in-year transfers via DCAF forms, and direct nursery applications through the school's website.

Operationally, the school employs a Headteacher (Louise Moretta), Deputy Headteacher/SENDCO (Kirstin Williams), Family Support Officer, Attendance Officer, teachers, teaching assistants, and clerical staff, supported by a Governing Board including parent, staff, co-opted, and trust-appointed governors. Reported KS2 SATS outcomes for 2024-2025 place it materially above national averages (75% combined RWM vs 62% national; 15% higher standard vs 8% national). Recognised credentials include the Inclusion Quality Mark, Rainbow Flag Award, School Games Gold, Mental Health Award, and Primary Science Quality Mark.

Name

Whipton Barton

Legal name

Whipton Barton Federation

Website

https://whiptonbarton.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Whipton Barton Federation is a state-funded primary school federation in Exeter, UK, operating within the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust to deliver nursery through Year 6 education to local children aged 2–11, funded via the National Funding Formula and supplemented by wraparound care and paid nursery hours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education (State-Funded)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAB

Public Elementary Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDACACAB

Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

SECONDARYEDACAAAL

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Daycare & Childcare Centers

Keywords

• Primary school education
• Early years foundation
• State-funded schooling
• Multi-academy trust
• Wraparound childcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Exeter

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: Whipton Barton Federation operates as a state-funded school within the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust. Education is free for all pupils, funded through the National Funding Formula. The school receives Pupil Premium funding for eligible disadvantaged pupils, Sports Premium funding, and Early Years funding for nursery provision.
2. Wraparound Care Services: The school partners with Premier Education to provide before and after school care, including breakfast, sports clubs, crafts, and snacks. These services generate revenue through parent fees for extended childcare provision.
3. Nursery Fee-Paying Places: While children from the term after their 3rd birthday receive 15 hours funded early education, the nursery offers paid places for 2-year-olds and extended hours beyond the funded entitlement. The school accepts childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Whipton Barton Federation operates as a state-funded primary school federation in Exeter, Devon, delivering free primary education to children aged 4-11 across Nursery, Pre-School, Reception and Years 1-6 on a single green site. In addition to government-funded early years entitlement (15/30 hours), it offers paid Nursery places for 2-year-olds, fee-based wraparound care through Premier Education, and a wide enrichment programme including extra-curricular clubs and educational trips. The school is part of the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust and operates under Devon County Council admissions coordination.

Product overview

Whipton Barton Federation is a multi-academy trust operating two schools (Infant/Nursery and Junior) providing early years, nursery, pre-school, and primary education from ages 2-11. The educational offering comprises a structured EYFS curriculum covering seven areas of learning, supplemented by systematic phonics (Little Wandle), reading programmes (Accelerated Reader, DEAR sessions), and whole-class reading instruction. The core curriculum encompasses English, Maths (White Rose), Science, History, Geography, French (Language Angels), PE (including swimming), Music, Design & Technology, Art, RE, Computing, and PSHE/SMSC. Additional services include wraparound care delivered by Premier Education, extra-curricular clubs, trips and visits, and virtual school tours. The federation integrates with multiple educational platforms including Tapestry (EYFS assessment), Juniper Education (website), Google Classroom (remote learning readiness), and MCAS/ParentPay (payments).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Premier Wraparound Care: Out-of-school childcare provision offering sports clubs, craft sessions, breakfast, and after-school snacks, delivered by Premier Education.

Products and services

• Nursery and Pre-School Day nursery and pre-school provision for children aged 2-4, delivered on the same green site as the Junior school, combining adult-led learning activities and child-initiated play based on observations of children's developmental needs.
• Wraparound Care (Premier Education) Before-and-after-school childcare delivered by Premier Education in partnership with the school, including free play, sports clubs (football, gymnastics, dance, dodgeball, nerf, archery, fencing), craft sessions based on children's books, and nutritious breakfast and after-school snacks.
• Extra-Curricular Activities Range of after-school and lunchtime clubs including yoga, karate, cooking, craft and sports activities available to pupils as paid or fee-based enrichment beyond the curriculum.
• Trips and Visits Programme Educational trips and visits programme including local visits (Exeter Quay, Kent's Cavern), expert visitors (musicians, authors), and residential trips to Bristol or London.
• Virtual School Tours 360-degree virtual tours of the Infant School and Junior School premises, allowing prospective parents and visitors to explore classrooms, specialist rooms, outdoor areas, and facilities remotely.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of pupils achieved Reading, Writing and Maths combined vs 62% nationally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Premier EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Education provides wraparound care services at Whipton Barton Federation, including breakfast, after-school clubs featuring sports (football, gymnastics, dance, dodgeball, nerf, archery, fencing), crafts based on children's books, and nutritious snacks. Contact: [email protected]
• Language AngelscoreTechnology or IntegrationLanguage Angels is used as the structured scheme for teaching French to Key Stage 2 pupils (Years 3-6), providing engaging lessons covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking French with cultural awareness.
• Devon Young CarerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevon Young Carers works with the school to identify and support children who care for family members. The school's Devon Young Carers Champion, Chelsea Browning, coordinates referrals and support. Devon County Council works with Devon Carers to assess and support young carers aged up to 18.
• Westbank Young CarerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional young carers support service available to referred families in the Devon area.
• Exeter ChiefsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExeter Chiefs rugby club provides tag rugby coaching as part of the school's physical education and sports premium spending programme.
• Little Wandle Letters and Sounds RevisedcoreTechnology or IntegrationSystematic phonics programme used across the school for teaching early reading and writing. Nursery and pre-school begin with Phase 1 activities, Reception progresses through Phase 2-5, with Year 1 continuing the programme.
• White Rose MathscoreTechnology or IntegrationWhite Rose Maths scheme is used in Reception for early years mathematics education, providing a structured approach to developing number understanding and counting principles.
• Accelerated ReadercoreTechnology or IntegrationReading management and monitoring programme used in Years 2-6. Assesses reading age, suggests levelled books, and allows pupils to take computerised quizzes to earn AR points and track progress.
• Schools' Library ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Schools' Library Service supports the school library with current book stock, ensuring variety and accessibility for all students.
• Eden ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal educational trip destination for KS2 students, part of the Geography curriculum including a Local Fieldwork unit in Year 6.
• TapestrycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline learning journey system used in EYFS for evidencing children's progress. Parents are actively encouraged to view, comment on, and contribute to their child's records.
• Devon County Council - Education ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevon County Council provides local authority education services including admissions coordination, SEND local offer, and early years funding administration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Isca Academy: Secondary school within the same Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust in Exeter. Comparable because it shares governance, central services, and the same funding/regulatory framework, providing a benchmark for MAT-level outcomes and operational practice that Whipton Barton feeds into at age 11.
• Cranbrook Education Campus: All-through school within the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust in Exeter. Directly comparable as a Ted Wragg MAT institution operating in the same Devon catchment with shared central services and shared accountability to the same Trust leadership.

Broad incumbents

• ARK Schools: National UK Multi-Academy Trust operating primary and secondary academies. Comparable as a broader sector incumbent whose approach to curriculum, inclusion, and central shared services offers a reference point for Ted Wragg MAT and Whipton Barton Federation.
• Greenwood Academies Trust: Multi-Academy Trust running multiple primary academies across the Midlands and East of England. Comparable as a regional MAT peer on governance structure, per-pupil funding economics, and inclusion-led curriculum delivery at primary level.
• Harris Federation: One of the largest UK Multi-Academy Trusts operating primary and secondary academies. Comparable as a broader incumbent MAT against which Whipton Barton's parent Ted Wragg MAT can be benchmarked on shared services, outcomes, and growth strategy within the state-funded education sector.
• Oasis Community Learning: National UK Multi-Academy Trust running primary, secondary, and all-through academies. Relevant peer for understanding how larger MATs deploy inclusion, wraparound, and family support models similar to those Whipton Barton Federation offers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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