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West Exe School

Exeter, EX2 9JUSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
Progress 8
+0.16
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
248 1st-choice / 248 places
Ranking
#1,170
of 3,141 nationally

About West Exe School

West Exe School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 326 applications for 248 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.31. That means for every place available, more than one family wanted it, and the school was able to offer first-preference places to 245 of the 248 applicants. This level of demand suggests parents in Exeter see real value here, and the school’s size — 1,237 pupils against a capacity of 1,300 — reinforces that it is operating near full. While the Department for Education does not publish a single parent satisfaction score for this school, the oversubscription figures act as a strong proxy: families are actively choosing West Exe, and the school is turning applicants away.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHatherleigh Road, Exeter, Exeter, EX2 9JU
HeadteacherJulie Fossey
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils1,237
Free School Meals (FSM)20.2%
School Capacity1,237 / 1,300 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Art StudiosGymnasiumSwimming PoolTennis CourtsAstro TurfPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreLibraryMusic RoomsICT SuiteScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

Martial ArtsFootballRugbyDanceBasketballCross CountryCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DebateChessDramaEco ClubOrchestraNewspaperDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Source: westexe.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Exe School

West Exe School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.