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Exeter Cathedral School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Exeter Cathedral School is an other independent not applicable school in Exeter, Devon , serving pupils aged 3-13, with 176 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-13

Age range

176

Pupils

300

Capacity

59%

Fill rate

Exeter Cathedral School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Exeter Cathedral School?

The catchment area for Exeter Cathedral School is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Exeter Cathedral School is managed by Devon and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Exeter Cathedral School: 300 places, 59% filled: places available

Exeter Cathedral School has a published admission number of 300 places. 176 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 59%. At 59% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Devon publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Devon Council school admissions (official) →

Exeter Cathedral School: School Information

Full address
The Chantry, Palace Gate, Exeter, EX1 1HX
Local authority
Devon
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-13 years
Religious character
Anglican/Christian
DfE URN
113561

Other Not applicable Schools in Exeter

If Exeter Cathedral School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Exeter are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Exeter Cathedral School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Exeter Cathedral School

What is the catchment area for Exeter Cathedral School?

The catchment area for Exeter Cathedral School is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Exeter Cathedral School oversubscribed?

Exeter Cathedral School has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 176 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.

What is the admissions policy for Exeter Cathedral School?

Exeter Cathedral School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Devon before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Exeter Cathedral School cover?

Exeter Cathedral School is a not applicable school in Exeter, Devon, serving pupils aged 3-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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