Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Devon 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 425 schools across Devon. Updated with 2025–26 data.

425

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

60.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

33.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Colyton Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	98	View school
🥈	Exeter Cathedral School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥉	St Peter's Preparatory School Not applicable	—	95	View school
4.	Park School Not applicable	—	95	View school
5.	Exeter Pre-Prep School Not applicable	—	95	View school
6.	St Christophers School Not applicable	—	95	View school
7.	West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	K-HQ Not applicable	Good	95	View school
9.	Christow Primary School Primary	Good	90	View school
10.	Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	88	View school
11.	West Hill Primary School Primary	Good	86	View school
12.	Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School Primary	Good	86	View school
13.	The Maynard School Not applicable	—	85	View school
14.	Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Academy Primary	Good	85	View school
15.	Kingsacre Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
16.	Broadclyst Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
17.	Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy Primary	Good	84	View school
18.	Holbeton Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
19.	Canada Hill Community Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
20.	High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy Primary	Good	84	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Devon?

There are 425 primary & secondary schools in Devon, of which 26 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Devon?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Devon is Colyton Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Devon?

Primary and secondary school applications in Devon are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Devon council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Devon?

6% of primary & secondary schools in Devon are rated Outstanding and 76% are rated Good. 75.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.