- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
13 first choices, 13 offers made
Met the standard at 1146%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 91
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.5
Schools in EX17
A postcode district in Devon
- Postcode district
- 19 schools and nurseries
In short: EX17 is a postcode district in Devon with 11 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1911 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All EX17 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in EX17
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in EX17
11 in EX17, best first
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School
Crediton, EX17 6PJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
11 first choices, 11 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 101
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
20 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 276
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
Top Secondary Schools in EX17
1 in EX17, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results close to the England average.
141 first choices, 154 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 1,096
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Nurseries in EX17
7 in EX17, highest Ofsted grade first
Sweetpeas Early Years Provision
Crediton, EX17 5HY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bow Bears Pre-School CIO
Crediton, EX17 6HU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Early Worlies
Crediton, EX17 4TS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in EX17
1 in EX17, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results close to the England average.
141 first choices, 154 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 1,096
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
The map
See them as a listEvery school in EX17, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good10
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every EX17 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
EX17 has 19 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in EX17
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about EX17
Nearby areas
How many schools are in EX17?
EX17 has 19 schools, including 11 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 7 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in EX17?
The highest-ranked schools in EX17 on Eduscope are Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School, Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School, Landscore Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in EX17?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in EX17 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.