Best Secondary Schools in Devon 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 37 schools across Devon. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Devon has 37 secondary schools, of which 3 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 27 rated Good — 81% of secondary schools in Devon are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Colyton Grammar School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Devon follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

37
Total schools
3
Outstanding
8%
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
🥈 Ivybridge Community College
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
🥉 Chulmleigh Community College
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
4. Braunton Academy
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
5. Kingsbridge Academy
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
6. West Exe School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
7. Coombeshead Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
8. St James School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
9. Isca Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
10. Pilton Community College
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
11. Queen Elizabeth's
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
12. Sidmouth College
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
13. Bideford College
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
14. St Luke's Church of England School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
15. Cullompton Community College
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
16. Teign School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
17. King Edward VI Community College
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
18. Clyst Vale Community College
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
19. Atlantic Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
20. St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Devon?
There are 37 secondary schools in Devon, of which 3 (8%) 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?
8% of secondary schools in Devon are rated Outstanding and 73% 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.