Largest Schools in Exeter (2025)
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 61 schools in Exeter, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 183St Peter's Church of England Aided SchoolExeter · Local authority SecondaryPupils: 1,305
- 263West Exe SchoolExeter · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,237
- 349Cranbrook Education CampusExeter · Academy All-throughPupils: 1,066
- 460St James SchoolExeter · Academy SecondaryPupils: 985
- 522Exeter SchoolExeter · Independent All-throughPupils: 973
- 647Clyst Vale Community CollegeExeter · Academy SecondaryPupils: 944
- 754St Luke's Church of England SchoolExeter · Academy SecondaryPupils: 870
- 854Isca AcademyExeter · Academy SecondaryPupils: 860
- 975St Leonard's (CofE) Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 615
- 1035Westclyst Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 551
- 1163Broadclyst Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 524
- 1255Exwick Heights Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 496
- 1371Monkerton Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 488
- 1411Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & NurseryExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 477
- 1539St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 476
- 1649Alphington Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 472
- 1771Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 464
- 1869St Michael's Church of England Primary AcademyExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 455
- 1933Bowhill Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 451
- 2036Thomas Hall SchoolExeter · Academy All-throughPupils: 438
- 2128Montgomery Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 437
- 2213Willowbrook SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 432
- 2394The Maynard SchoolExeter · Independent All-throughPupils: 410
- 2472Exminster Community PrimaryExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 388
- 2562Stoke Hill Junior SchoolExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 349
- 2650Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 347
- 2752Ladysmith Junior SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 340
- 2853Woodwater AcademyExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 329
- 2923Wynstream Primary School AcademyExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 299
- 3071Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery SchoolExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 284
- 3166Ladysmith Infant & Nursery SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 277
- 3243Matford Brook AcademyExeter · Academy All-throughPupils: 276
- 3315St Nicholas Catholic Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 269
- 3462Whipton Barton Junior SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 212
- 3584The Duchy School BradninchExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 207
- 3612Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 204
- 3785St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & NurseryExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 201
- 3869Woodbury Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 198
- 3917St Thomas Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 193
- 4049The Topsham SchoolExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 189
- 4163St Gabriel's CofE Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 175
- 4219Countess Wear Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 171
- 4362Clyst St Mary Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 170
- 4430Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 155
- 4558Ide Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 143
- 4644Newton St Cyres Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 133
- 4781Newtown Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 128
- 4840Whimple Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 125
- 4944Cheriton Bishop Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 115
- 5062Thorverton Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 110
- 5133Silverton Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 105
- 5274Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 104
- 5396Christow Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 100
- 5461Dunsford Community AcademyExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 97
- 5582Payhembury Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 93
- 5670Kenn Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 91
- 5753St David's CofE Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 91
- 5891Tedburn St Mary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 86
- 5960Cockwood Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 86
- 6035Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolExeter · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 85
- 6149Kenton Primary SchoolExeter · Academy PrimaryPupils: 62
| # | School | Sector | Pupils | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Peter's Church of England Aided School Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 1,305 | 83.2 Top 25% | 53.0 Attainment 8 | 1,305 |
| 2 | West Exe School Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,237 | 63.2 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,237 |
| 3 | Cranbrook Education Campus Exeter · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 1,066 | 49.1 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 1,066 |
| 4 | St James School Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 985 | 59.5 Top 50% | 46.9 Attainment 8 | 985 |
| 5 | Exeter School Exeter · All-through · Ages 6–19 | Independent | 973 | 21.5 Lower 50% | 22.8 Attainment 8 | 973 |
| 6 | Clyst Vale Community College Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 944 | 47.4 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 944 |
| 7 | St Luke's Church of England School Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 870 | 54.0 Top 50% | 45.3 Attainment 8 | 870 |
| 8 | Isca Academy Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 860 | 53.9 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 860 |
| 9 | St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 615 | 75.2 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 615 |
| 10 | Westclyst Community Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 551 | 34.5 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 551 |
| 11 | Broadclyst Community Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 524 | 63.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 524 |
| 12 | Exwick Heights Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 496 | 55.4 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 496 |
| 13 | Monkerton Community Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 488 | 71.2 Top 25% | – | 488 |
| 14 | Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 477 | 10.9 Lower 50% | 22% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 477 |
| 15 | St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 476 | 38.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 476 |
| 16 | Alphington Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 472 | 48.9 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 472 |
| 17 | Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 464 | 71.2 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 464 |
| 18 | St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 455 | 68.7 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 455 |
| 19 | Bowhill Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 451 | 32.6 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 451 |
| 20 | Thomas Hall School Exeter · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 438 | 36.0 Lower 50% | 34.6 Attainment 8 | 438 |
| 21 | Montgomery Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 437 | 27.9 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 437 |
| 22 | Willowbrook School Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 432 | 13.3 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 432 |
| 23 | The Maynard School Exeter · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 410 | 93.9 Top 5% | 60.5 Attainment 8 | 410 |
| 24 | Exminster Community Primary Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 388 | 72.4 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 388 |
| 25 | Stoke Hill Junior School Exeter · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 349 | 62.2 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 349 |
| 26 | Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 347 | 49.5 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 347 |
| 27 | Ladysmith Junior School Exeter · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 340 | 51.5 Top 50% | – | 340 |
| 28 | Woodwater Academy Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 329 | 53.4 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 329 |
| 29 | Wynstream Primary School Academy Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 299 | 23.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 299 |
| 30 | Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 284 | 71.2 Top 25% | – | 284 |
| 31 | Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 277 | 66.0 Top 50% | – | 277 |
| 32 | Matford Brook Academy Exeter · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 276 | 43.4 Lower 50% | 30.1% Free school meals | 276 |
| 33 | St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 269 | 14.8 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 269 |
| 34 | Whipton Barton Junior School Exeter · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 212 | 62.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 35 | The Duchy School Bradninch Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 207 | 83.6 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 36 | Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 204 | 11.7 Lower 50% | – | 204 |
| 37 | St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 201 | 85.0 Top 10% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 38 | Woodbury Church of England Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 198 | 69.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 39 | St Thomas Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 193 | 17.0 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 40 | The Topsham School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 189 | 48.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 189 |
| 41 | St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 175 | 62.9 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 175 |
| 42 | Countess Wear Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 171 | 18.7 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 171 |
| 43 | Clyst St Mary Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 170 | 61.8 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 170 |
| 44 | Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 155 | 29.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
| 45 | Ide Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 143 | 57.8 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 143 |
| 46 | Newton St Cyres Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 133 | 43.7 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 133 |
| 47 | Newtown Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 128 | 81.4 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 128 |
| 48 | Whimple Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 125 | 40.1 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 125 |
| 49 | Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 115 | 43.9 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 115 |
| 50 | Thorverton Church of England Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 110 | 62.3 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 110 |
| 51 | Silverton Church of England Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 105 | 33.1 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 105 |
| 52 | Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 104 | 73.8 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 53 | Christow Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 100 | 95.7 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 54 | Dunsford Community Academy Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 97 | 60.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97 |
| 55 | Payhembury Church of England Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 93 | 81.5 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93 |
| 56 | Kenn Church of England Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91 | 70.4 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91 |
| 57 | St David's CofE Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 91 | 53.3 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91 |
| 58 | Tedburn St Mary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86 | 91.1 Top 5% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 59 | Cockwood Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86 | 60.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 60 | Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 85 | 34.8 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85 |
| 61 | Kenton Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 62 | 48.7 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62 |
St Peter's Church of England Aided School in Exeter leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Exeter with Pupils 1,305. Of the 61 schools shown, 44 are academy, 15 are local authority, 2 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South West largest schools league table, every school on the Exeter page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best largest school in Exeter?
St Peter's Church of England Aided School in Exeter, South West ranks first among largest schools in Exeter with Pupils 1,305 (Pupils on roll: 1,305).
How are largest schools in Exeter ranked?
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (England) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.