Moving to Exeter area

[Jk1997]

Hi, can anyone please advise on schools, general living near Exeter Tiverton or Columpton? We are looking to relocate there. Please let us know more information.

What kind of information are you after? Primary or Secondary? State or private? Houses in these towns or villages nearby? A bit more info would be useful.

Just seen this is in secondary education. In Exeter, they can be very hit and miss. The Tedd Wragg Trust is awful. Stay away from Isca. St James still ok and St Peter’s (not in the Trust). If private then Exeter School is very good; Blundell’s near Tiverton is an option too. There is also the Maynard in Exeter (girls only) which is very small, especially for sixth form. No idea about state secondaries in Tiverton and Collumpton.

How is life there? We have read that is safe and open to families. I am intrested in secondary state schools. We looking to move in either to Collumpton or Tiverton. Are kids in school friendly? Any information would be helpful thanks Xx

I’m a bit further down the road but people are quite rude about Tiverton. Not sure it can all be true! Don’t hear much about Cullompton.

Tiverton just had a bad Ofsted, a change of head and are in the middle of joining a multi academy trust. Some go to uffculme from there which historically had a good reputation not sure about now. Not sure about Cullompton. Exeter schools are fine, regardless of MAT. QE in Crediton might be worth a look - has got better in recent years. Good luck!

I can only speak for Exeter. There are some good neighbourhoods for families with a good community feel. The high street can be rough though especially in the evenings; it can feel a little edgy. Quite a bit of rough sleeping. Lots of students too.