St Wilfrid's School has closed (Wednesday 8 July 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
St Wilfrid's School, Exeter
St Wilfrid's School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Exeter.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Wilfrid's School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Wilfrid's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Wilfrid's School are Exeter Cathedral School (0.4 miles); The Maynard School (0.8 miles, selective); Exeter School (1.2 miles, selective); and Exeter Pre-Prep School (3.7 miles).
Exeter Cathedral SchoolThe Maynard SchoolExeter SchoolExeter Pre-Prep School
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Wilfrid's School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 4 pupils (13.3%) received SEN support and 10 (33.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Exeter Central Rail Station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rockside (s-bound), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 665 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.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
22 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Wilfrid's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with St Wilfrid's School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Wilfrid's School.
- Premier Wraparound @ St Gabriel's920m away · Not yet graded
- Cygnet Theatre - Theatretrain Summer School950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
24%
Available places
30 pupils
125 places
95 spare places
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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
46.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
30
Total Pupils
15
Boys
15
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about St Wilfrid's School
What are GCSE results like at St Wilfrid's School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Wilfrid's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to St Wilfrid's School?
St Wilfrid's School has around 30 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Wilfrid's School?
St Wilfrid's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does St Wilfrid's School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Wilfrid's School: Premier Wraparound @ St Gabriel's (920m away, registered, not yet graded) and Cygnet Theatre - Theatretrain Summer School (950m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Wilfrid's School?
St Wilfrid's School is at 25-29 St David's Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4DA.