Schools in Exeter
Moving to Exeter? These are the schools closest to the centre of Exeter, Devon — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Exeter City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include St Leonard's, Topsham and Heavitree.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Exeter centre
- 0.2 mi
St Thomas Primary School
Primary · EX2 9BB
- 0.4 mi
Montgomery Primary School
Primary · EX4 1BS
- 0.4 mi
St David's CofE Primary School
Primary · EX4 4EE
- 0.6 mi
Bowhill Primary School
Primary · EX4 1JT
- 0.7 mi
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School
Primary · EX2 4NQ
- 0.7 mi
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary · EX4 2BY
- 0.8 mi
West Exe School
Secondary · EX2 9JU
- 0.9 mi
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Primary · EX4 6PG
- 0.9 mi
Newtown Primary School
Primary · EX1 2BP
- 1.2 mi
Exwick Heights Primary School
Primary · EX4 2FB
- 1.2 mi
Alphington Primary School
Primary · EX2 8RQ
- 1.4 mi
Ladysmith Junior School
Primary · EX1 2PT
These are the schools nearest the centre of Exeter. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Exeter postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Exeter. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Exeter?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Exeter?
- You apply through Exeter City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.