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Schools in Exeter, South West (2025)

67 schools · 22,891 students · 46 academy, 17 local authority, 4 independent · median Pupils on roll 212.

Exeter, in South West, has 67 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 22,891 students. By level there are 54 primary, 6 all-through, 6 secondary, 1 sixth form; by sector 46 academy, 17 local authority, 4 independent.

The median Pupils on roll across Exeter's schools is 212, above the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

61 of the 67 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Christow Primary School (95.7, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by The Maynard School (93.9, top 5% of all-through schools nationally), and Tedburn St Mary School (91.1, top 5% of primary schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.

The largest schools are St Peter's Church of England Aided School (1,305 students), West Exe School (1,237 students), Cranbrook Education Campus (1,066 students). One school is single-sex.

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Top 60 schools in Exeter

Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West. The remaining 1 ranked schools are listed below the table.

  1. 1
    96
    Christow Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
  2. 2
    94
    The Maynard SchoolExeter · Independent All-through60.5 Attainment 8 · 410 students
  3. 3
    91
    Tedburn St Mary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
  4. 4
    85
    St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & NurseryExeter · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
  5. 5
    84
    The Duchy School BradninchExeter · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
  6. 6
    83
    St Peter's Church of England Aided SchoolExeter · Local authority Secondary53.0 Attainment 8 · 1,305 students
  7. 7
    82
    Payhembury Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 93 students
  8. 8
    81
    Newtown Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 128 students
  9. 9
    75
    St Leonard's (CofE) Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 615 students
  10. 10
    74
    Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
  11. 11
    72
    Exminster Community PrimaryExeter · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 388 students
  12. 12
    71
    Monkerton Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary– · 488 students
  13. 13
    71
    Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary– · 284 students
  14. 14
    71
    Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolExeter · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 464 students
  15. 15
    70
    Kenn Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 91 students
  16. 16
    69
    Woodbury Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
  17. 17
    69
    St Michael's Church of England Primary AcademyExeter · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 455 students
  18. 18
    66
    Ladysmith Infant & Nursery SchoolExeter · Academy Primary– · 277 students
  19. 19
    63
    Broadclyst Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 524 students
  20. 20
    63
    West Exe SchoolExeter · Academy Secondary47.0 Attainment 8 · 1,237 students
  21. 21
    63
    St Gabriel's CofE Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 175 students
  22. 22
    62
    Thorverton Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 110 students
  23. 23
    62
    Stoke Hill Junior SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
  24. 24
    62
    Whipton Barton Junior SchoolExeter · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
  25. 25
    62
    Clyst St Mary Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 170 students
  26. 26
    61
    Dunsford Community AcademyExeter · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 97 students
  27. 27
    60
    Cockwood Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
  28. 28
    60
    St James SchoolExeter · Academy Secondary46.9 Attainment 8 · 985 students
  29. 29
    58
    Ide Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 143 students
  30. 30
    55
    Exwick Heights Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 496 students
  31. 31
    54
    St Luke's Church of England SchoolExeter · Academy Secondary45.3 Attainment 8 · 870 students
  32. 32
    54
    Isca AcademyExeter · Academy Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 860 students
  33. 33
    53
    Woodwater AcademyExeter · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 329 students
  34. 34
    53
    St David's CofE Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 91 students
  35. 35
    52
    Ladysmith Junior SchoolExeter · Academy Primary– · 340 students
  36. 36
    50
    Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 347 students
  37. 37
    49
    Cranbrook Education CampusExeter · Academy All-through46.0 Attainment 8 · 1,066 students
  38. 38
    49
    Alphington Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 472 students
  39. 39
    49
    Kenton Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 62 students
  40. 40
    49
    The Topsham SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 189 students
  41. 41
    47
    Clyst Vale Community CollegeExeter · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 944 students
  42. 42
    44
    Cheriton Bishop Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 115 students
  43. 43
    44
    Newton St Cyres Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 133 students
  44. 44
    43
    Matford Brook AcademyExeter · Academy All-through30.1% Free school meals · 276 students
  45. 45
    40
    Whimple Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
  46. 46
    39
    St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery SchoolExeter · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 476 students
  47. 47
    36
    Thomas Hall SchoolExeter · Academy All-through34.6 Attainment 8 · 438 students
  48. 48
    35
    Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 85 students
  49. 49
    35
    Westclyst Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 551 students
  50. 50
    33
    Silverton Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
  51. 51
    33
    Bowhill Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 451 students
  52. 52
    30
    Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolExeter · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
  53. 53
    28
    Montgomery Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 437 students
  54. 54
    23
    Wynstream Primary School AcademyExeter · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 299 students
  55. 55
    22
    Exeter SchoolExeter · Independent All-through22.8 Attainment 8 · 973 students
  56. 56
    19
    Countess Wear Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 171 students
  57. 57
    17
    St Thomas Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
  58. 58
    15
    St Nicholas Catholic Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 269 students
  59. 59
    13
    Willowbrook SchoolExeter · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 432 students
  60. 60
    12
    Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery SchoolExeter · Academy Primary– · 204 students

More ranked schools in Exeter

Ranked 61 to 61 by Success Index (England).

  1. 61.Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery10.9

Other schools in Exeter

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.

94.5

Doddiscombsleigh Primary School

Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11

38 students

54.0

Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School

Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11

47 students

37.3

Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School

Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11

42 students

–

Exeter Cathedral School

Exeter · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13

152 students

–

Exeter Mathematics School

Exeter · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19

128 students

–

Exeter Pre-Prep School

Exeter · Independent primary · Ages 3–7

71 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Exeter?

Christow Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Exeter with a Success Index (England) of 95.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in Exeter?

Exeter has 67 schools (54 primary, 6 all-through, 6 secondary, 1 sixth form) educating 22,891 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Exeter?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Exeter is 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.