- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
62 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 451
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
Schools in EX8
A postcode district in Devon
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: EX8 is a postcode district in Devon with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2111 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All EX8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in EX8
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 EX8
11 in EX8, best first
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Exmouth, EX8 3BA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
65 first choices, 66 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 611
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.6
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results below the England average.
23 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 160
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Top Secondary Schools in EX8
2 in EX8, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
329 first choices, 337 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 2,031
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Nurseries in EX8
8 in EX8, highest Ofsted grade first
ABC Day Nursery
Exmouth, EX8 3DX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Lympstone Preschool
Exmouth, EX8 5HP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ottertots Day Care Nursery
Exmouth, EX8 5DX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in EX8
2 in EX8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
329 first choices, 337 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 2,031
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Royal Deaf Education Trust
Exmouth, EX8 2AU · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 16.6%
- Pupils
- 49
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in EX8
2 in EX8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Royal Deaf Education Trust
Exmouth, EX8 2AU · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 16.6%
- Pupils
- 49
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Royal Deaf Education Trust
Exmouth, EX8 2AU · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 24
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in EX8
1 in EX8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
St Peter's Preparatory School
Ex8 5au · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 283
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in EX8, 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.
- Good11
- Requires improvement1
- Inadequate2
- Not graded yet7
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 EX8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
EX8 has 21 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 EX8
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 EX8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in EX8?
EX8 has 21 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 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 EX8?
The highest-ranked schools in EX8 on Eduscope are Bassetts Farm Primary School, Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School, Lympstone Church of England 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 many private schools are in EX8?
There is 1 independent school in EX8. 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 EX8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in EX8 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.