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West Exe School

State school · Exeter, EX2 9JU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,237 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,237 ·
Local authority
Devon County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Julie Fossey

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Bowhill Primary School 23 %
Alphington Primary School 20 %
Montgomery Primary School 15 %
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 11 %
Exwick Heights Primary School 9 %
OtherUnkn 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Thomas Primary School 8 %
Ide Primary School 4 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
53.4%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
77
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
17.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,237
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Hatherleigh Road
Exeter
EX2 9JU
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Telephone: 01392 660100

Email: admin@westexetc.devon.sch.uk

Website: http://www.westexe.devon.sch.uk

Local authority: Devon County Council

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School data & information West Exe School Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, EX2 9JU
1,237 Pupil numbers
20.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
15 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
77 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
53.4%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.40
LA avg.
45.40
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.16 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 156 4
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 8
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 229 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 156 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 221 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 229 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

West Exe School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
17.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
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