Exeter secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 11 schools in Exeter, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 194The Maynard SchoolExeter · Independent All-through60.5 Attainment 8 · 410 students
- 283St Peter's Church of England Aided SchoolExeter · Local authority Secondary53.0 Attainment 8 · 1,305 students
- 363West Exe SchoolExeter · Academy Secondary47.0 Attainment 8 · 1,237 students
- 460St James SchoolExeter · Academy Secondary46.9 Attainment 8 · 985 students
- 554St Luke's Church of England SchoolExeter · Academy Secondary45.3 Attainment 8 · 870 students
- 654Isca AcademyExeter · Academy Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 860 students
- 749Cranbrook Education CampusExeter · Academy All-through46.0 Attainment 8 · 1,066 students
- 847Clyst Vale Community CollegeExeter · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 944 students
- 943Matford Brook AcademyExeter · Academy All-through30.1% Free school meals · 276 students
- 1036Thomas Hall SchoolExeter · Academy All-through34.6 Attainment 8 · 438 students
- 1122Exeter SchoolExeter · Independent All-through22.8 Attainment 8 · 973 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Maynard School Exeter · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 93.9 Top 5% | 60.5 Attainment 8 | 410 |
| 2 | St Peter's Church of England Aided School Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 83.2 Top 25% | 53.0 Attainment 8 | 1,305 |
| 3 | West Exe School Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 63.2 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,237 |
| 4 | St James School Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 59.5 Top 50% | 46.9 Attainment 8 | 985 |
| 5 | St Luke's Church of England School Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 54.0 Top 50% | 45.3 Attainment 8 | 870 |
| 6 | Isca Academy Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 53.9 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 860 |
| 7 | Cranbrook Education Campus Exeter · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 49.1 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 1,066 |
| 8 | Clyst Vale Community College Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 47.4 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 944 |
| 9 | Matford Brook Academy Exeter · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 43.4 Lower 50% | 30.1% Free school meals | 276 |
| 10 | Thomas Hall School Exeter · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 36.0 Lower 50% | 34.6 Attainment 8 | 438 |
| 11 | Exeter School Exeter · All-through · Ages 6–19 | Independent | 21.5 Lower 50% | 22.8 Attainment 8 | 973 |
The Maynard School in Exeter leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Exeter with a Success Index (England) of 93.9. Of the 11 schools shown, 8 are academy, 2 are independent, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider South West secondary 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 secondary school in Exeter?
The Maynard School in Exeter, South West ranks first among secondary schools in Exeter with a Success Index (England) of 93.9 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 410).
How are secondary schools in Exeter ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.