Exeter Mathematics School
URN: 140971 • Exeter EX4 3PU
Overview
- Name
- Exeter Mathematics School
- URN
- 140971
- Type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- EXETER MATHEMATICS SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kerry Burnham (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01392429020
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rougemont House, Exeter EX4 3PU
Summary
Exeter Mathematics School (EMS) is a state-funded sixth form located in Exeter, Devon, catering to students aged 16 to 19 who have a strong interest in Maths, Physics, and Computing. With a current enrolment of 128 pupils and a capacity of 120, EMS offers a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages students to explore their academic passions beyond the standard A-level curriculum. The school is noted for its outstanding Ofsted rating and aims to foster a family ethos among its students.
The curriculum at EMS is designed to challenge and inspire, featuring the Exeter Maths Certificate as a key component of the programme. Students benefit from exceptional teaching and have the opportunity to engage with a wider range of courses at the nearby Exeter College. The school also promotes a vibrant community spirit, exemplified by events such as the Festival of Culture, which celebrates the diverse backgrounds and interests of its students.
For those living further away, EMS provides weekly boarding options, ensuring that students have access to excellent pastoral care. The school is committed to helping students reach their full potential through a combination of rigorous academic challenges and a nurturing environment.
The curriculum at EMS is designed to challenge and inspire, featuring the Exeter Maths Certificate as a key component of the programme. Students benefit from exceptional teaching and have the opportunity to engage with a wider range of courses at the nearby Exeter College. The school also promotes a vibrant community spirit, exemplified by events such as the Festival of Culture, which celebrates the diverse backgrounds and interests of its students.
For those living further away, EMS provides weekly boarding options, ensuring that students have access to excellent pastoral care. The school is committed to helping students reach their full potential through a combination of rigorous academic challenges and a nurturing environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Exeter College (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 16 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- EXETER MATHEMATICS SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 128
- Boys
- 89
- Girls
- 39
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 128 | 89 | 39 | 120 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 127 | 94 | 33 | 120 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 134 | 97 | 37 | 120 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 134 | 97 | 37 | 120 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 133 | 90 | 43 | 120 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 127 | 91 | 36 | 120 | 0.00 |
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