Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Exeter (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 10 schools in Exeter, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 194The Maynard SchoolExeter · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 60.5
- 283St Peter's Church of England Aided SchoolExeter · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 53.0
- 363West Exe SchoolExeter · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 47.0
- 460St James SchoolExeter · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.9
- 554Isca AcademyExeter · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.4
- 649Cranbrook Education CampusExeter · Academy All-throughAttainment 8: 46.0
- 754St Luke's Church of England SchoolExeter · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 45.3
- 847Clyst Vale Community CollegeExeter · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.5
- 936Thomas Hall SchoolExeter · Academy All-throughAttainment 8: 34.6
- 1022Exeter SchoolExeter · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 22.8
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Maynard School Exeter · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 60.5 | 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 | 53.0 | 83.2 Top 25% | 53.0 Attainment 8 | 1,305 |
| 3 | West Exe School Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 47.0 | 63.2 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,237 |
| 4 | St James School Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.9 | 59.5 Top 50% | 46.9 Attainment 8 | 985 |
| 5 | Isca Academy Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.4 | 53.9 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 860 |
| 6 | Cranbrook Education Campus Exeter · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 46.0 | 49.1 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 1,066 |
| 7 | St Luke's Church of England School Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.3 | 54.0 Top 50% | 45.3 Attainment 8 | 870 |
| 8 | Clyst Vale Community College Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 44.5 | 47.4 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 944 |
| 9 | Thomas Hall School Exeter · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 34.6 | 36.0 Lower 50% | 34.6 Attainment 8 | 438 |
| 10 | Exeter School Exeter · All-through · Ages 6–19 | Independent | 22.8 | 21.5 Lower 50% | 22.8 Attainment 8 | 973 |
The Maynard School in Exeter leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Exeter with Attainment 8 60.5. Of the 10 schools shown, 7 are academy, 2 are independent, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider South West secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Exeter?
The Maynard School in Exeter, South West ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Exeter with Attainment 8 60.5 (Pupils on roll: 410).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Exeter ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.