Thomas Hall School

About Thomas Hall School

Thomas Hall School is a mixed state secondary in Exeter, part of the Devon local authority. Among the 43 secondary schools in the county, it sits at rank 29 by Progress 8 score, placing it in the bottom half of Devon’s state schools. Its closest high-performing peers locally include Colyton Grammar School, Chulmleigh Community College, and The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy, all of which achieve significantly stronger academic outcomes. The school is led by headteacher Phil Arnold and caters to pupils aged 4 to 16, with no sixth form provision. It is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 79 applications for 51 places, with 37 first-preference offers made. The school’s capacity is 720, but current pupil numbers stand at 458, meaning there is room for growth. Over 30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average, reflecting the school’s role in serving a relatively disadvantaged local community.

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