Devon
Exeter Cathedral School
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What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This school has a Anglican/Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Anglican/Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Entry, tests and fees
Fees
£4,148.40 – (includes £691.40 VAT)
Source · checked 28 September 2026
£4,245.60 – (includes £707.60 VAT)
Source · checked 28 September 2026
£6,220.80 – (includes £1,036.80 VAT)
Source · checked 28 September 2026
£6,440.40 – (includes £1,073.40 VAT)
Source · checked 28 September 2026
£6,952.80 (includes £1,158.80 VAT)
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
Yes, means tested bursaries are available at Exeter Cathedral School.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
ECS Awards (the name for Exeter Cathedral School’s scholarship programme) is designed to recognise and reward enthusiasm, commitment, potential, passion and tal…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
A 10-minute interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
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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 | — |