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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Exeter Council Area

Schools across the Exeter council area. Explore 8 secondary schools in Exeter Council Area. 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 Council Area

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

Exeter Council Area72%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Exeter Council Area44.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Exeter Council Area35%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Exeter Council Area3.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Exeter Council Area7.4/10

England7.4/10

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

Exeter Council Area

72%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Exeter Council Area

44.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Exeter Council Area

35%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Exeter Council Area

3.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Exeter Council Area

7.4/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Exeter Council Area

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