University of Exeter, Exeter
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
University of Exeter excels at supporting apprentices to thrive both in their studies and workplaces through high-quality teaching and considerable tailored support. The institution removes barriers before apprentices encounter them, offering flexible support and professional qualifications alongside degrees. Apprentices produce high-quality work that transforms their employers' operations while developing confidence and marketable skills for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional achievement with apprentices making rapid progress from their starting points, many gaining merit and distinction grades and professional qualifications from recognized bodies
- Exceptionally sophisticated leadership and governance with deeply embedded initiatives like Success for All and Universal Design for Learning shaping all aspects of the institution
- Highly inclusive culture where apprentices from disadvantaged backgrounds, care experienced, disabled or facing other barriers receive carefully considered support and flexible, compassionate assistance
- Innovative sourcing of transformational participation and development opportunities including Leading Edge speaker programme, WorldSkills UK competitions and professional networks
- Expert teaching staff using cutting-edge, industry-leading curriculum with innovative strategies that effectively convey technically complex concepts
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, resulting in learners feeling safer.
Extracurricular Activities
Leading Edge speaker programme, WorldSkills UK competitions, professional networks and societies for degree apprentices, Black Apprentice Network, learning circles, structured networking groups
University of Exeter's apprenticeship provision has been rated as exceptional, with leaders creating a sophisticated culture of reflective improvement and ambitious apprenticeship practice. The institution has fundamentally reshaped apprenticeship provision to remove barriers and provide highly inclusive and transformational educational experiences.
At a Glance
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Nursery
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Sixth Form
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Exeter
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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)
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