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Exeter School Catchment Area

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

Exeter School is a other independent not applicable school in Exeter, Devon , serving pupils aged 6–19, with 956 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

6–19

Age range

956

Pupils

1,000

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Exeter School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Exeter School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Devon may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Devon before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Exeter School — School Information

Full address
Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS
Local authority
Devon
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
6–19 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
113607

Other Not applicable Schools in Exeter

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Exeter School

Is Exeter School oversubscribed?

Exeter School is operating close to its capacity of 1000 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Exeter School?

Exeter School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Devon publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Exeter School cover?

Exeter School is a not applicable school in Exeter, Devon, serving pupils aged 6–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.