The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
60.5
16.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
85%
43.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.20
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
26% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 425
- Capacity
- 88%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Liz Gregory (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Denmark Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewtown Primary School
Primary · 361m away
Magdalen Court School
Independent · 612m away
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
Primary · 665m away
Exeter Cathedral School
Independent · 671m away
Exeter Mathematics School
16 plus · 692m away
Exeter School
Independent · 728m away
Atkinson Secure Children's Home
Secure units · 943m away
St David's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Maynard School a selective school?
Yes. The Maynard School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend The Maynard School?
The Maynard School currently has 425 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Maynard School take?
The Maynard School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is The Maynard School?
The Maynard School is in Exeter, EX1 1SJ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Maynard School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Maynard School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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