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West Exe School
Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, EX2 9JU, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.3 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,237
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 43% nationally. The percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 74%, while 51% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 46% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader range of academic subjects.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.0 | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 46% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.9%
White Other8.2%
Other3.0%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.70716, -3.53973 · EX2 9JU
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN145404
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.westexe.devon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is West Exe School rated by Ofsted?
West Exe School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2022.
Is West Exe School a good school?
West Exe School scores 56.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at West Exe School in GCSEs?
West Exe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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