- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results below the England average.
51 first choices, 51 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 314
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.4
Schools in EX7
A postcode district in Devon
- Postcode district
- 10 schools and nurseries
In short: EX7 is a postcode district in Devon with 3 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries103 primary · 3 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All EX7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in EX7
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 EX7
3 in EX7, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 5 areas
Results well below the England average.
24 first choices, 26 offers made
Met the standard at 1138%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 296
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Top Secondary Schools in EX7
3 in EX7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
122 first choices, 129 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.4%
- Pupils
- 782
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Nurseries in EX7
4 in EX7, highest Ofsted grade first
Puffins at Westcliff
Dawlish, EX7 9RA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Tinky's Pre-School
Dawlish, EX7 0LW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Wildlings Forest Kindergarten
Exeter, EX7 0QE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in EX7
1 in EX7, by the school's Eduscope score
Orchard Manor School
Dawlish, EX7 9SF · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 227
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.0
Special Schools in EX7
2 in EX7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Oakwood Specialist College
Dawlish, EX7 0DE · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Orchard Manor School
Dawlish, EX7 9SF · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 227
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.0
Private Schools in EX7
1 in EX7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Chances Educational Support Services
Dawlish, EX7 0AF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 20
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in EX7, 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
- Good4
- Not graded yet5
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 EX7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
EX7 has 10 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 EX7
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 EX7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in EX7?
EX7 has 10 schools, including 3 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 4 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 EX7?
The highest-ranked schools in EX7 on Eduscope are Dawlish College, Gatehouse Primary Academy, Westcliff Primary Academy. 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 EX7?
There is 1 independent school in EX7. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in EX7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in EX7 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.