Exeter Cathedral School
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“Exeter Cathedral School is great and it has helped me understand me.” PoppyECS Alumna "The teaching staff are utterly fantastic and the children feel safe, cared for and nurtured whilst in the pre-prep." ECS Parent "The teachers have a wonderful gauge of each child, pushing those that need a nudge and offering great s...
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School information
| URN | 113561 |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-13 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster James Featherstone |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Anglican/Christian |
| Postcode | EX1 1HX |
| Latest pupils | 176 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
The Chantry, Palace Gate, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HX
http://www.exetercathedralschool.co.uk1392255298| DfE number | 6000 |
| UKPRN | 10018602 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1949 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |