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Private schools in Devon

Devon has 20 independent schools listed on SchoolFinder, 13 of which hold a top inspection rating (ISI Excellent or Ofsted Outstanding). Day fees range from about £5,325 to £25,110 a year. The schools below are ranked using The Sunday Times Parent Power and the latest academic results — click any school for full fees, results, admissions and reviews.

20
Schools
£5–25k
Day fees
13
Top rated
6
Offer boarding

Private schools in Devon, ranked

1
The Maynard School
Exeter· All-Through· Girls· £25k/yr
45.5% A*–B
ISI Excellent
2
Exeter School
Exeter· Senior· Co-ed
42.7% A*–B
ISI Excellent
3
Kingsley School Devon
Bideford· All-Through· Co-ed· Boarding· £17k/yr
28.6% A*–B
ISI Good
4
Mount Kelly
Tavistock· All-Through· Co-ed· Boarding· £20k/yr
17.9% A*–B
ISI Excellent
5
Shebbear College
Beaworthy· All-Through· Co-ed· Boarding· £20k/yr
17.6% A*–B
ISI Excellent
6
Blundell's School
Tiverton· Senior· Co-ed· Boarding· £24k/yr
17.4% A*–B
ISI Excellent
7
Stover School
Newton Abbot· All-Through· Co-ed· Boarding· £16k/yr
8.3% A*–B
ISI Excellent
8
Abbey School
Torquay· Prep· Co-ed· £11k/yr
ISI Excellent
9
Blundell's Preparatory School
Tiverton· Prep· Co-ed· £14k/yr
ISI Excellent
10
Chances Educational Support Services
Dawlish· Senior· Co-ed
Ofsted Good
11
Exeter Cathedral School
Exeter· Prep· Co-ed· £21k/yr
ISI Excellent
12
Exeter Pre-Prep School
Exeter· Pre-Prep· Co-ed
Ofsted Not yet inspected
13
Fletewood School at Derry Villas
Plymouth· Prep· Co-ed· £5k/yr
Ofsted Good
14
King's School
Plymouth· Prep· Co-ed· £14k/yr
ISI Excellent
15
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
Plymouth· Senior· Co-ed· £11k/yr
Ofsted Not yet inspected
16
Park School
TOTNES· Prep· Co-ed
ISI Excellent
17
Sands School
Newton Abbot· Senior· Co-ed· £14k/yr
Ofsted Not yet inspected
18
St Christophers School
Totnes· Prep· Co-ed· £15k/yr
ISI Excellent
19
St John's School
Sidmouth· All-Through· Co-ed· Boarding· £17k/yr
ISI Excellent
20
St Wilfrid's School
Exeter· All-Through· Co-ed
Ofsted Good

Frequently asked questions

How many independent schools are there in Devon?

SchoolFinder lists 20 independent schools in Devon, including 6 that offer boarding.

What are the best private schools in Devon?

Top-ranked independent schools in Devon include The Maynard School, Exeter School, Kingsley School Devon. Rankings are based on academic results and Parent Power; the right school also depends on your child’s stage, location and needs.

How much are private school fees in Devon?

Annual day fees for the independent schools in Devon range from roughly £5,325 to £25,110. Boarding fees are higher. Many schools offer bursaries and scholarships.

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