The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.8
5.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
34% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 41
- Capacity
- 33%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Ross Bovingdon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
25-29 St David's Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt David's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Exeter Mathematics School
16 plus · 588m away
Exeter Cathedral School
Independent · 696m away
Montgomery Primary School
Primary · 913m away
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary · 956m away
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Belong School Devon
Independent · 1.1km away
St Thomas Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Wilfrid's School a selective school?
No. St Wilfrid's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Wilfrid's School's Ofsted rating?
St Wilfrid's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Wilfrid's School?
St Wilfrid's School currently has 41 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Wilfrid's School take?
St Wilfrid's School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is St Wilfrid's School?
St Wilfrid's School is in Exeter, EX4 4DA, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Wilfrid's School have a sixth form?
No, St Wilfrid's School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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