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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Exeter District

Schools across Exeter district. Explore 8 secondary schools in Exeter District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are The Maynard School, Exeter School, and St Peter's Church of England Aided School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Exeter District

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Exeter District72%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Exeter District44.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Exeter District35%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Exeter District3.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Exeter District7.4/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Exeter District

72%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Exeter District

44.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Exeter District

35%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Exeter District

3.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Exeter District

7.4/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Exeter District

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