Schools in Exeter
Exeter is in Devon. 83 open schools and colleges have a Exeter address: 53 primary, 6 secondary, 3 all-through, 8 special, 2 nursery, 3 sixth forms and colleges and 8 others. 58% are academies or free schools.
Schools
83
53 primary · 6 secondary
Pupils
23,994
on roll in 78 schools
Ofsted Good or better
84%
43 of 51 with a one-word grade on record
Governors
645
on record across 61 schools
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Schools in Exeter 83
| School | Phase | Ofsted | Pupils | Governors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphington Primary SchoolAcademy converterGoodMar 2013Primary · 472 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2013 | 472 | 8 |
| Atkinson Secure Children's HomeSecure unitsNone on recordOther | Other | None on record | - | - |
| Barley Lane SchoolFoundation special schoolRequires improvementJul 2024Special · 80 pupils · 8 governors | Special | Requires improvementJul 2024 | 80 | 8 |
| Belong School DevonOther independent special schoolNone on recordSpecial · 66 pupils | Special | None on record | 66 | - |
| Bowhill Primary SchoolAcademy converterGoodNov 2016Primary · 451 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2016 | 451 | 12 |
| Brampford Speke Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolGoodApr 2013Primary · 47 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2013 | 47 | 14 |
| Broadclyst Community Primary SchoolAcademy converterOutstandingOct 2022Primary · 524 pupils | Primary | OutstandingOct 2022 | 524 | - |
| Cheriton Bishop Community Primary SchoolAcademy converterReport cardFeb 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 115 pupils | Primary | Report cardFeb 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 115 | - |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools FederationLocal authority nursery schoolGoodDec 2017Nursery · 69 pupils · 11 governors | Nursery | GoodDec 2017 | 69 | 11 |
| Christow Primary SchoolAcademy converterGoodNov 2014Primary · 100 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2014 | 100 | 5 |
| Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary SchoolAcademy converterGoodJun 2013Primary · 347 pupils | Primary | GoodJun 2013 | 347 | - |
| Clyst St Mary Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNo overall gradeSep 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 170 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | No overall gradeSep 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 170 | 14 |
| Clyst Vale Community CollegeAcademy converterGoodDec 2022Secondary · 944 pupils · 19 governors | Secondary | GoodDec 2022 | 944 | 19 |
| Cockwood Primary SchoolAcademy converterGoodNov 2014Primary · 86 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2014 | 86 | 9 |
| Countess Wear Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledRequires improvementOct 2022Primary · 171 pupils | Primary | Requires improvementOct 2022 | 171 | - |
| Cranbrook Education CampusAcademy sponsor ledGoodMay 2024All-through · 1,066 pupils · 12 governors | All-through | GoodMay 2024 | 1,066 | 12 |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay SchoolPupil referral unitGoodSep 2012Other · 9 governors | Other | GoodSep 2012 | - | 9 |
| Doddiscombsleigh Primary SchoolFoundation schoolGoodSep 2013Primary · 38 pupils · 17 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2013 | 38 | 17 |
| Dunsford Community AcademyAcademy converterGoodSep 2011Primary · 97 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2011 | 97 | 8 |
| Ellen Tinkham SchoolFoundation special schoolGoodApr 2023Special · 240 pupils · 10 governors | Special | GoodApr 2023 | 240 | 10 |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges GroupFurther educationNone on recordSixth form and college | Sixth form and college | None on record | - | - |
| Exeter Cathedral SchoolOther independent schoolNone on recordOther · 152 pupils | Other | None on record | 152 | - |
| Exeter Mathematics SchoolFree schools 16 to 19None on recordSixth form and college · 128 pupils · 23 governors | Sixth form and college | None on record | 128 | 23 |
| Exeter Pre-Prep SchoolOther independent schoolNone on recordOther · 71 pupils | Other | None on record | 71 | - |
| Exeter SchoolOther independent schoolNone on recordOther · 973 pupils | Other | None on record | 973 | - |
| Exminster Community PrimaryCommunity schoolGoodSep 2022Primary · 388 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2022 | 388 | 10 |
| Exwick Heights Primary SchoolAcademy converterGoodOct 2023Primary · 496 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2023 | 496 | 9 |
| Ide Primary SchoolAcademy converterGoodNov 2023Primary · 143 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 143 | 7 |
| Infocus CollegeSpecial post 16 institutionNone on recordSpecial | Special | None on record | - | - |
| Isca AcademyAcademy sponsor ledReport cardJul 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 860 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | Report cardJul 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 860 | 10 |
| Kenn Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterGoodNov 2018Primary · 91 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2018 | 91 | 9 |
| Kenton Primary SchoolAcademy converterGoodApr 2024Primary · 62 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2024 | 62 | 9 |
| Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNo overall gradeDec 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 104 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | No overall gradeDec 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 104 | 12 |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery SchoolAcademy converterRequires improvementFeb 2023Primary · 277 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | Requires improvementFeb 2023 | 277 | 12 |
| Ladysmith Junior SchoolAcademy converterRequires improvementMay 2024Primary · 340 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | Requires improvementMay 2024 | 340 | 12 |
| Magdalen Court SchoolOther independent special schoolNone on recordSpecial · 143 pupils | Special | None on record | 143 | - |
| Matford Brook AcademyFree schoolsReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metAll-through · 276 pupils · 11 governors | All-through | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 276 | 11 |
| Monkerton Community Primary SchoolFree schoolsGoodJun 2023Primary · 488 pupils | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 488 | - |
| Montgomery Primary SchoolFoundation schoolNo overall gradeJan 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 437 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJan 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 437 | 9 |
| Newton St Cyres Primary SchoolCommunity schoolGoodOct 2023Primary · 133 pupils · 16 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2023 | 133 | 16 |
| Newtown Primary SchoolAcademy converterRequires improvementSep 2021Primary · 128 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Requires improvementSep 2021 | 128 | 7 |
| Payhembury Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolGoodFeb 2015Primary · 93 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2015 | 93 | 10 |
| Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & NurseryVoluntary aided schoolGoodOct 2023Primary · 477 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2023 | 477 | 14 |
| Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolAcademy converterGoodJul 2017Primary · 155 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2017 | 155 | 12 |
| Silverton Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 105 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 105 | 14 |
| Southbrook SchoolFoundation special schoolNo overall gradeNov 2024Good in 3 key judgements, Requires improvement in 1; safeguarding effectiveSpecial · 140 pupils · 7 governors | Special | No overall gradeNov 2024Good in 3 key judgements, Requires improvement in 1; safeguarding effective | 140 | 7 |
| St David's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converterNo overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 91 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effective | 91 | 6 |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converterGoodDec 2012Primary · 175 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2012 | 175 | 6 |
| St James SchoolAcademy converterGoodMar 2015Secondary · 985 pupils · 11 governors | Secondary | GoodMar 2015 | 985 | 11 |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary SchoolAcademy converterNo overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 615 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 615 | 9 |
| St Luke's Church of England SchoolAcademy sponsor ledGoodMay 2024Secondary · 870 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | GoodMay 2024 | 870 | 10 |
| St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery SchoolAcademy converterGoodJun 2017Primary · 476 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2017 | 476 | 7 |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNo overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 455 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 455 | 12 |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNo overall gradeSep 2024Good in 1 key judgement, Requires improvement in 3; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 269 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeSep 2024Good in 1 key judgement, Requires improvement in 3; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effective | 269 | 7 |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNo overall gradeApr 2025Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 1,305 pupils · 15 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeApr 2025Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective | 1,305 | 15 |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & NurseryAcademy converterReport cardJan 2026Strong standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 201 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Strong standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 201 | 10 |
| St Thomas Primary SchoolAcademy converterGoodFeb 2023Primary · 193 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2023 | 193 | 11 |
| Stansfield AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor ledNo overall gradeJun 2025Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effectiveOther · 60 pupils | Other | No overall gradeJun 2025Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective | 60 | - |
| Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolGoodNov 2022Primary · 85 pupils · 15 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2022 | 85 | 15 |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity schoolNo overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 284 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 284 | 12 |
| Stoke Hill Junior SchoolCommunity schoolGoodJun 2013Primary · 349 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2013 | 349 | 12 |
| Tedburn St Mary SchoolAcademy converterGoodApr 2024Primary · 86 pupils | Primary | GoodApr 2024 | 86 | - |
| The Duchy School BradninchAcademy converterNo overall gradeApr 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 207 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeApr 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 207 | 6 |
| The Maynard SchoolOther independent schoolNone on recordOther · 410 pupils | Other | None on record | 410 | - |
| The Outdoors SchoolOther independent special schoolNone on recordSpecial · 112 pupils | Special | None on record | 112 | - |
| The Topsham SchoolCommunity schoolGoodFeb 2012Primary · 189 pupils · 15 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2012 | 189 | 15 |
| Thomas Hall SchoolFree schoolsRequires improvementMar 2024All-through · 438 pupils · 6 governors | All-through | Requires improvementMar 2024 | 438 | 6 |
| Thorverton Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolGoodDec 2014Primary · 110 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2014 | 110 | 14 |
| Torlands AcademyAcademy alternative provision converterGoodFeb 2024Other · 2 pupils | Other | GoodFeb 2024 | 2 | - |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converterRequires improvementMar 2022Primary · 464 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | Requires improvementMar 2022 | 464 | 5 |
| University of ExeterHigher education institutionsNone on recordSixth form and college | Sixth form and college | None on record | - | - |
| Vranch House SchoolOther independent special schoolNone on recordSpecial · 60 pupils | Special | None on record | 60 | - |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools FederationLocal authority nursery schoolOutstandingFeb 2013Nursery · 131 pupils · 10 governors | Nursery | OutstandingFeb 2013 | 131 | 10 |
| West Exe SchoolAcademy sponsor ledReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 1,237 pupils · 11 governors | Secondary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 1,237 | 11 |
| Westclyst Community Primary SchoolFree schoolsOutstandingMay 2019Primary · 551 pupils | Primary | OutstandingMay 2019 | 551 | - |
| Whimple Primary SchoolCommunity schoolGoodNov 2013Primary · 125 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2013 | 125 | 14 |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery SchoolAcademy converterGoodMar 2013Primary · 204 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2013 | 204 | 7 |
| Whipton Barton Junior SchoolAcademy converterGoodJun 2023Primary · 212 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 212 | 7 |
| Willowbrook SchoolAcademy sponsor ledRequires improvementJun 2022Primary · 432 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Requires improvementJun 2022 | 432 | 8 |
| Woodbury Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided schoolGoodFeb 2013Primary · 198 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2013 | 198 | 14 |
| Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterGoodOct 2013Primary · 42 pupils | Primary | GoodOct 2013 | 42 | - |
| Woodwater AcademyAcademy sponsor ledGoodMar 2024Primary · 329 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2024 | 329 | 5 |
| Wynstream Primary School AcademyAcademy converterReport cardMar 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 299 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 299 | 11 |