Exeter Mathematics School, Exeter
Exeter Mathematics School is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Exeter. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2017)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Exeter Mathematics School in detail
Exeter Mathematics School in its own words
In its own words: "Jointly sponsored by the University of Exeter and Exeter College. Opened in September 2014, the school is open to students from across the South West. We also work extensively with students and teachers in other schools, inspiring enthusiasts for Maths, Physics and Computing across the region (more information on our South West activities pages)."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, hockey, tennis, basketball, badminton, orchestra, chess, gardening, debating and Duke of Edinburgh.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026 and an open day on Saturday 12 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 63 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 67% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 18% into work. 59% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (68%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 39 pupils (30.5%) received SEN support and 4 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Exeter Central Rail Station, about 200 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
22 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Street, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 674 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Exeter Mathematics School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its January 2017 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
About
Exeter Mathematics School is a maths school located in Exeter in the English county of Devon.
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At a Glance
10.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
A-
Average grade
47.1
Points per entry
A-
Best 3 A-Levels
65%
Achieving AAB+
Above average
Value added
60
A-Level students
98%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 63 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
59%
Top-third university
81%
Degree course
86%
Any L4+ destination
5%
Apprenticeships
Based on 59 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with Exeter Mathematics School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 65
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 17
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 65 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 17 serious and 47 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
128 pupils
120 places
8 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Exeter
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Exeter
Across Devon council
Places available
7,788
Applications
7,251
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All secondary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
33.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
128
Total Pupils
91
Boys
37
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
10.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,791
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Exeter Mathematics School
What is Exeter Mathematics School's Ofsted rating?
Exeter Mathematics School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2017, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Exeter Mathematics School?
No fixed boundary. When Exeter Mathematics School is oversubscribed, Devon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at Exeter Mathematics School?
Classes at Exeter Mathematics School average 15.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Exeter Mathematics School?
Exeter Mathematics School has around 128 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Exeter Mathematics School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Exeter Mathematics School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Exeter Mathematics School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 65 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 17 serious and 47 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Exeter Mathematics School?
Exeter Mathematics School is at Rougemont House, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3PU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)