St Peter's Church of England Aided School, Exeter
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Peter's excels at helping every pupil feel they belong by treating them as individuals and providing swift support for those who struggle. The school combines strong academic teaching with excellent character development, encouraging pupils to become leaders who stand up for others. Pupils enjoy warm relationships with staff and behave exceptionally well, while also having many opportunities to develop through leadership roles, outdoor activities and volunteering.
Key Strengths
- Strong pastoral care and warm relationships between staff and pupils, resulting in consistently good behaviour
- High value placed on character development through the 'character compass' with pupils engaged in community leadership and social action
- Effective teaching and proactive identification of learning gaps across subjects with regular checks on pupil progress
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through specialist teaching, particularly for literacy
- High overall pupil attendance compared to national average
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance of disadvantaged pupils remains inconsistently low, affecting their learning outcomes
- Some pupils with SEND have a narrower curriculum offer, limiting their access to subjects like modern foreign languages and rich literature
- Lower than national average uptake of English Baccalaureate subjects, though this is improving
- PSHE curriculum has not consistently equipped all pupils with secure knowledge of British values and how they relate to laws and institutions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school demonstrating strong commitment to pupil wellbeing and mental health support.
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership roles, outdoor pursuits, volunteering programmes, mental health advocacy
St Peter's Church of England Aided School is a secondary comprehensive school that maintains a strong commitment to knowing each pupil as an individual and providing consistently effective teaching alongside strong pastoral care. The school has received a Good rating across all key inspection areas.
At a Glance
13.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
239 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.9
Avg class size
54
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
1,305 pupils
1,305 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Exeter
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Exeter
Admissions Demand - Devon
Places available
8,027
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Secondary admissions across Devon (2025/26)
Inspection History(12)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.57097%
Overall absence
17.40769%
Persistent absence
1,327
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Woodwater Academy
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
Whipton Barton Junior School
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Wynstream Primary School Academy
Monkerton Community Primary School
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
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