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Schools in EX4

A postcode district in Devon

  • Postcode district
  • 29 schools and nurseries

In short: EX4 is a postcode district in Devon with 14 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2914 primary · 5 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in EX4

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.

All EX4 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in EX4

14 in EX4, best first

Exwick Heights Primary School

Exeter, EX4 2FB · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

40 first choices, 40 offers made

Met the standard at 1166%

England 62%

Days missed
4.4%
Pupils
496
Pupils per teacher
20.2
View school Exwick Heights Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in EX4

5 in EX4, best first

St James School

Exeter, EX4 8NN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

189 first choices, 191 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
985
Pupils per teacher
19.8
View school St James School

Thomas Hall School

Exeter, EX4 5AD · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results close to the England average.

30 first choices, 31 offers made

Met the standard at 1164%

England 62%

Days missed
13.1%
Pupils
438
Pupils per teacher
16.2
View school Thomas Hall School

Nurseries in EX4

13 in EX4, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in EX4

1 in EX4, by the school's Eduscope score

Special Schools in EX4

2 in EX4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Vranch House School

Exeter, EX4 8AD · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
60
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Vranch House School

Barley Lane School

Exeter, EX4 1TA · Special · All-through · Ages 7 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
13.3%
Pupils
80
Pupils per teacher
4.3
View school Barley Lane School

Private Schools in EX4

1 in EX4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Vranch House School

Exeter, EX4 8AD · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
60
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Vranch House School
The map

Every school in EX4, 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.

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Montgomery Primary School, Good in every areaStoke Hill Infant and Nursery School, Good in every areaStoke Hill Junior School, GoodPinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery, GoodVranch House School, OutstandingBarley Lane School, Requires improvementWest Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation, OutstandingExeter Mathematics School, OutstandingSt David's CofE Primary School, Requires improvement in 1 areaSt Gabriel's CofE Primary School, GoodSt James School, GoodBowhill Primary School, GoodExwick Heights Primary School, GoodTorlands Academy, GoodThomas Hall School, Requires improvementSt Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Strong standard in every areaWillowbrook School, Requires improvementThe Ark at Thomas Hall, OutstandingSt David's Hill Playgroup, OutstandingThe Exwick Ark, GoodSpring Cedars, GoodTic Tocs Day Nursery, GoodMuddy Boots Pinhoe, GoodTops Exeter, GoodAdventurersLittle Stars Nursery, Strong standard in every areaStoke Hill Pre-School and Day Nursery, OutstandingLittle Ones Whipton, GoodFirst Steps Community Playgroup, Good
  • Outstanding6
  • Good14
  • Requires improvement3
  • Not graded yet6
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 EX4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

EX4 has 29 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 EX4

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 EX4

How many schools are in EX4?

EX4 has 29 schools, including 14 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in EX4?

The highest-ranked schools in EX4 on Eduscope are St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Exwick Heights Primary School, St James 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 many private schools are in EX4?

There is 1 independent school in EX4, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in EX4?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in EX4 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.

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