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  • The Maynard School
  • Exeter School
  • Clyst Vale Community College
  • St James School
  • St Wilfrid's School
  • St Peter's Church of England Aided School
  • St Luke's Church of England School, Exeter
  • West Exe School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Exeter Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Exeter. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Exeter

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Independent · All-through
#1EXETER
#192England

The Maynard School

Denmark Road, Exeter, EX1 1SJ
Devon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
432 pupils
Girls
4-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#2EXETER
#221England

Exeter School

Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS
Devon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
966 pupils
Mixed
6-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10EXETER
#1,962England

Clyst Vale Community College

Station Road, Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3AJ
Devon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
959 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School206 offers / 352 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#3EXETER
#1,178England

St James School

Summer Lane, Exeter, EX4 8NN
Devon council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
979 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School187 offers / 404 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
Independent · All-through
#4EXETER
#1,240England

St Wilfrid's School

25-29 St David's Hill, Exeter, EX4 4DA
Devon council
GCSE
50 pupils
Mixed
3-16 years
None
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#5EXETER
#1,545England

St Peter's Church of England Aided School

Quarry Lane, Heavitree, Exeter, EX2 5AP
Devon council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,308 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School242 offers / 593 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#6EXETER
#1,608England

St Luke's Church of England School, Exeter

Harts Lane, Exeter, EX1 3RD
Devon council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
843 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School190 offers / 373 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary
#7EXETER
#1,634England

West Exe School

Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, EX2 9JU
Devon council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,234 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School248 offers / 326 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · All-through
#8EXETER
#1,678England

Cranbrook Education Campus

Tillhouse Road, Cranbrook, Exeter, EX5 7EE
Devon council
GCSE
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
985 pupils
Mixed
2-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School61 offers / 105 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Secondary School103 offers / 128 applications
Subscription: 1.2xOversubscribed
Nursery
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Map of Secondary Schools in Exeter

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Neighbourhoods in Exeter

Alphington is a popular residential pocket within the Exeter area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Exeter and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7West Exe SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
West Exe School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Broadclyst is a popular residential pocket within the Exeter area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Exeter and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Clyst Vale Community CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Clyst Vale Community College#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Cowley is a popular residential pocket within the Exeter area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Exeter and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Thomas Hall SchoolStateAll-through4-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Thomas Hall School#11
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Cranbrook is a popular residential pocket within the Exeter area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Exeter and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Cranbrook Education CampusStateAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Cranbrook Education Campus#8
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Heavitree is a popular residential pocket within the Exeter area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Exeter and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5St Peter's Church of England Aided SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Peter's Church of England Aided School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Matford is a popular residential pocket within the Exeter area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Exeter and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AMatford Brook AcademyStateAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
Matford Brook AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

Sowton is a popular residential pocket within the Exeter area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Exeter and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Isca AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Isca Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

St David's is a popular residential pocket within the Exeter area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Exeter and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1The Maynard SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#4St Wilfrid's SchoolIndependentAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
The Maynard School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
St Wilfrid's School#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

St Leonards is a popular residential pocket within the Exeter area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Exeter and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6St Luke's Church of England School, ExeterStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Luke's Church of England School, Exeter#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

St Thomas is a popular residential pocket within the Exeter area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Exeter and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3St James SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
St James School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Victoria Park is a popular residential pocket within the Exeter area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Exeter and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Exeter SchoolIndependentAll-through6-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Exeter School#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 6-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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