MixedIndependent

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.

41

Pupils

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Overview & data

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

GCSE

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.