St Wilfrid's School
Exeter, Devon, South West · EX4 4DA
With just 41 pupils on roll, St Wilfrid's School is a notably small independent school in Exeter, where classes are likely to be intimate and pupils well known to staff. The school is mixed and non-denominational, taking pupils from age 11 and offering an 11+ entry point. It is inspected by the ISI and led by Head Mr Ross Bovingdon. Families drawn to a tight-knit setting, rather than the scale and resources of a larger school, will find the environment here distinctive.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 41
- Location
- Exeter, Devon, South West
- Website
- http://www.stwilfrids.devon.sch.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Ross Bovingdon
Latest results
Attainment 8
38.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
25%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils sit GCSEs as their main qualification. Headline results sit below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 38.8 against a national average of 46.9, and 25% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. With such a small cohort, individual results can move these figures considerably from year to year, and the small size may suit pupils who benefit from close attention.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, personal independent school in Exeter where the appeal lies in scale rather than league-table standing.
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St Wilfrid's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Wilfrid's School located?
St Wilfrid's School is located at 25-29 St David's Hill, Exeter, EX4 4DA.
What type of school is St Wilfrid's School?
St Wilfrid's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend St Wilfrid's School?
St Wilfrid's School has approximately 41 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.