The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 188 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,237
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 20.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Fossey
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, EX2 9JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlphington Primary School
Primary · 771m away
St Thomas Primary School
Primary · 887m away
West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Nursery · 931m away
Belong School Devon
Independent · 1.0km away
Bowhill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Montgomery Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Torlands Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Ide Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is West Exe School a selective school?
No. West Exe School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is West Exe School's Ofsted rating?
West Exe School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Exe School?
West Exe School currently has 1,237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Exe School take?
West Exe School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is West Exe School?
West Exe School is in Exeter, EX2 9JU, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Exe School have a sixth form?
No, West Exe School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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