Schools in Exeter
Find schools in Exeter with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.
Choosing a School in Exeter
Exeter has no state grammar schools but offers several highly-regarded comprehensives. The city benefits from strong school performance across most areas. Popular family areas include St Leonard's (leafy, close to the city centre), Heavitree (good value, strong community feel), Topsham (village atmosphere with estuary views), and Pinhoe to the east. Exeter College is the main sixth form destination and is highly regarded. Devon County Council handles admissions.
Primary Schools in Exeter
Exeter has strong primary schools across the city. Popular areas include St Leonard's, Heavitree, and Pennsylvania. Examples of well-known primaries include:
- St Leonard's CE Primary
- Wynstream Primary School
- St Michael's CE Primary
- Montgomery Primary School
- Whipton Barton Federation
Secondary Schools in Exeter
Exeter's secondary schools are comprehensive with several strong performers. Most students move to Exeter College for sixth form. Examples include:
- St James School
- St Peter's CoE School
- St Luke's Science and Sports College
- West Exe School
- Exeter College
How Are Averages Calculated?
When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).
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