Best Schools in Devon
746 schools in Devon
Key Facts
- Devon is home to 746 schools, with 90.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a high overall quality of education in the region.
- Primary schools in Devon have 56.9% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating a slight gap in performance.
- Secondary schools in Devon achieve an Attainment 8 score of 47.08, compared to 46.10 nationally, and 47.8% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, showcasing strong KS4 performance.
- Devon's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.41, with 15.8% of pupils having special educational needs, and 18.7% eligible for free school meals, highlighting diverse demographics and workforce data.
Top Nurseries in Devon
322 nurseries in Devon
Top Secondary Schools in Devon
42 secondary schools in Devon
Matford Brook Academy
Exeter, EX2 0BZ
All-through · Ages 2–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
KS2 Expected–
Pupils163
Colyton Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Colyton, EX24 6HN
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.99
Attainment 879.8
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,071
St Luke's Church of England School
Ofsted
Good
Exeter, EX1 3RD
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.29
Attainment 846.5
Eng+Maths71%
Pupils853
Ivybridge Community College
Ofsted
Good
Ivybridge, PL21 0JA
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.35
Attainment 854.7
Eng+Maths83%
Pupils2,323
Top Special Schools in Devon
14 special schools in Devon
Top Independent Schools in Devon
43 independent schools in Devon
Blundell's Preparatory School
Tiverton, EX16 4NA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils247
P/T Ratio–
Blundell's School
Tiverton, EX16 4DN
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils616
P/T Ratio–
Exeter Cathedral School
Exeter, EX1 1HX
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils176
P/T Ratio–
Exeter School
Exeter, EX2 4NS
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils956
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Devon has 746 schools, including 384 primary schools, 42 secondary schools, 322 nurseries, 43 independent schools, 14 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 89% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.06 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,946 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.