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Exmouth Community College Catchment Area

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

Exmouth Community College is an academy converter secondary school in Exmouth, Devon , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 2103 pupils, and a capacity of 2650 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

2,103

Pupils

2,650

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Exmouth Community College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Exmouth Community College?

The catchment area for Exmouth Community College is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Exmouth Community College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Devon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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.

Find Devon catchment area documents →

Exmouth Community College: 2650 places, 79% filled: places available

Exmouth Community College has a published admission number of 2650 places. 2103 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 2650 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 23.2% of pupils at Exmouth Community College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Devon.

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) →

Exmouth Community College: School Information

Full address
Gipsy Lane, Exmouth, EX8 3AF
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
23.2% of pupils
DfE URN
136612

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Exmouth Community College 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: Exmouth Community College

What is the catchment area for Exmouth Community College?

The catchment area for Exmouth Community College is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Exmouth Community College oversubscribed?

Exmouth Community College has a capacity of 2650 places and currently has 2103 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.

What is the admissions policy for Exmouth Community College?

Admission to Exmouth Community College is managed by Devon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Exmouth Community College cover?

Exmouth Community College is a secondary school in Exmouth, Devon, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Exmouth Community College?

Exmouth Community College was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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