Best Schools in Exeter
158 schools in Exeter
Key Facts
- Exeter has a total of 158 schools, with 91.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a high overall quality of education in the area.
- Primary schools in Exeter have 58.5% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating a slightly lower performance.
- Secondary schools in Exeter outperform national averages at KS4, with a Progress 8 score of 0.15, an Attainment 8 score of 48.56, and 52.8% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In Exeter, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.01, with £7,472 spent per pupil, and secondary schools have a ratio of 18.13, with £7,681 spent per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Exeter
76 nurseries in Exeter
Top Primary Schools in Exeter
74 primary schools in Exeter
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–
The Maynard School
Exeter, EX1 1SJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils425
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Exeter
9 secondary schools in Exeter
Matford Brook Academy
Exeter, EX2 0BZ
All-through · Ages 2–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
KS2 Expected–
Pupils163
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
West Exe School
Ofsted
Good
Exeter, EX2 9JU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.16
Attainment 848.4
Eng+Maths71%
Pupils1,237
Clyst Vale Community College
Ofsted
Good
Exeter, EX5 3AJ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.02
Attainment 847.7
Eng+Maths70%
Pupils936
Top Special Schools in Exeter
5 special schools in Exeter
SS
Southbrook School
Ofsted
Good
Exeter, EX2 6JB
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.3%
Pupils139
P/T Ratio6.1
Barley Lane School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Exeter, EX4 1TA
Special · Primary · Ages 7–16
KS2 Expected0%
Absence15.0%
Pupils76
P/T Ratio4.3
Top Independent Schools in Exeter
9 independent schools in Exeter
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–
The Maynard School
Exeter, EX1 1SJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils425
P/T Ratio–
VH
Vranch House School
Exeter, EX4 8AD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils59
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Exeter has 158 schools, including 74 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 76 nurseries, 9 independent schools, 5 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Exeter | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.11 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,139 | £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.