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
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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.

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Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1300
Pupils
955
Boys
483
Girls
472
FSM %
9.50
Open date
Close date
2018-02-28
Last Ofsted
2014-01-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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