Hi all. We are planning to move into area soon 2+2 family, kids will be still in primary education. They attend catholic school and we would want them to continue attending catholic school. I can see choice is limited, with single schools in Exeter/ Newton/Exmouth and Torquay. It is even worse with secondary schools, where I'm only finding 1 catholic school St Cuthbert Mayne on Torquay outskirts (sadly in 2023 also their rating was dropped to requires improvement....) I am still exploring all possibilities and would be grateful for any suggestions. Initially my thought was to live in Exeter, but given that my kids may need to be in North Torquay for their further education, I do not see myself doing school run in the morning from Exeter to Torquay and still try to get to work on time. My other thought was to possibly live in Newton Abbott which has also got catholic school and is way much closer to north Torquay.
Does anyone want to share their thoughts/knowledge/experience of being in a similar situation of trying to send children to primary/secondary catholic school in the area?
Also how is Newton Abbott in general to live in with kids? I know exeter better but a friend of mine used to live there and recommends outskirts of newton without doubt. I am trying to find a balance between being relatively close to schools and don't live in a tiny village (but happy to give up on Exeter if a better balance can be found) - we should both drive so somewhere that we can relatively easily get from to the seaside/country park/any attractions for kids within easy reach. I would appreciate any comments/suggestions. Thanks!😀