Best Faith Schools in Exeter
22 faith schools found
Key Facts
- Exeter has 22 faith schools, making up 13.9% of schools in the area, which is in line with the national average of 13.4%.
- Faith schools in Exeter have a high Ofsted rating, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 2 Outstanding and 10 Good out of 12 inspected.
- Exeter's faith schools have 6,639 pupils, with 17.3% eligible for free school meals and 12.9% having English as an additional language, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.85.
- Faith schools in Exeter perform well academically, with a Progress 8 score of 0.31, Attainment 8 score of 50.61, and 56.8% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
Exeter Cathedral School
Exeter, EX1 1HX
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils176
P/T Ratio–
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Exeter, EX4 2BY
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence6.4%
Pupils195
P/T Ratio25.0
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
Exeter, EX2 4NQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.1%
Pupils611
P/T Ratio22.8
SS
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Exeter, EX4 6PG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence5.0%
Pupils219
P/T Ratio22.1
Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Ofsted
Good
Exeter, EX5 4AS
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence4.8%
Pupils90
P/T Ratio22.8
Kenn Church of England Primary School
Exeter, EX6 7TX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence4.5%
Pupils93
P/T Ratio17.6
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
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Exeter, EX3 0RE
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence3.5%
Pupils99
P/T Ratio18.7
St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School
Exeter, EX5 7DT
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils468
P/T Ratio23.8
Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School
Exeter, EX5 1PP
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils48
P/T Ratio17.5
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Ofsted
Good
Exeter, EX2 5AP
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.33
Attainment 853.3
Eng+Maths79%
Pupils1,305
PC
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Exeter, EX4 8PE
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence5.6%
Pupils494
P/T Ratio21.4
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Exeter, EX5 2EQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected46%
Absence5.3%
Pupils130
P/T Ratio21.0
TC
Thorverton Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Exeter, EX5 5NR
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence4.4%
Pupils109
P/T Ratio19.7
Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Exeter, EX5 5HE
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence12.3%
Pupils54
P/T Ratio12.9
St David's CofE Primary School
Exeter, EX4 4EE
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected56%
Absence5.2%
Pupils96
P/T Ratio19.7
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
Exeter, EX2 7TR
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.5%
Pupils455
P/T Ratio24.8
Silverton Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Exeter, EX5 4JY
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence6.6%
Pupils106
P/T Ratio21.1
SN
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Exeter, EX1 3EG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected46%
Absence5.1%
Pupils326
P/T Ratio26.2
Payhembury Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Exeter, EX14 3HT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.2%
Pupils100
P/T Ratio15.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 158 faith schools in Exeter, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Exeter | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 53% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.31 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 50.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,523 | £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.