West Exe School
URN: 113505 • Exeter EX2 9JU
Overview
- Name
- West Exe School
- URN
- 113505
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tim Rutherford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hatherleigh Road, Exeter EX2 9JU
Summary
West Exe School, located in Exeter, Devon, is a mixed foundation secondary school with an enrolment of 955 students and a capacity of 1,300. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve their best academically and personally. The ethos of the school revolves around the values of community, opportunity, and success, aiming to create an environment where students are happy, engaged, and challenged throughout their five years of education.
The curriculum at West Exe is designed to inspire and challenge students from Year 7 onwards, with a focus on personalised learning as they progress. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and innovative teaching practices to enhance student engagement and achievement. West Exe students consistently perform above the national average, with many progressing to local colleges and high-quality apprenticeships after graduation.
Support for students is a priority at West Exe, with various networks in place to assist both academically and pastorally. The school encourages collaboration between parents and staff to ensure every child succeeds, promoting good behaviour and celebrating student achievements through a structured rewards system.
The curriculum at West Exe is designed to inspire and challenge students from Year 7 onwards, with a focus on personalised learning as they progress. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and innovative teaching practices to enhance student engagement and achievement. West Exe students consistently perform above the national average, with many progressing to local colleges and high-quality apprenticeships after graduation.
Support for students is a priority at West Exe, with various networks in place to assist both academically and pastorally. The school encourages collaboration between parents and staff to ensure every child succeeds, promoting good behaviour and celebrating student achievements through a structured rewards system.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Peter's Church of England Aided School (62.9)
- West Exe School (56.5)
- Isca Academy (52.2)
- Clyst Vale Community College (51.2)
- St James School (50.4)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 955 | 483 | 472 | 1300 | 9.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 955 | 483 | 472 | 1300 | 9.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 955 | 483 | 472 | 1300 | 9.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 955 | 483 | 472 | 1300 | 9.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 955 | 483 | 472 | 1300 | 9.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 955 | 483 | 472 | 1300 | 9.50 |
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