Open Independent Anglican/Christian Mixed

Exeter Cathedral School

The Chantry, Exeter, EX1 1HX
176 Pupils
300 Capacity
3–13 Age Range
FSM %
106 Boys
70 Girls
About Exeter Cathedral School

Exeter Cathedral School is a Not applicable Independent schools serving Exeter and the surrounding area in Devon with a Anglican/Christian character. The school for pupils aged 3–13 is part of the South West region.

It has 176 pupils on roll. School capacity: 300. Current headteacher: James Featherstone.

Information on Exeter Cathedral School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District Exeter
Parliamentary Constituency Exeter
Ward St David's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Anglican/Christian
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 4 / 21
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1949
UKPRN 10018602
URN 113561
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Exeter Cathedral School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Exeter, Devon.
Exeter Cathedral School has 176 pupils, with a capacity of 300.
Exeter Cathedral School caters for pupils aged 3 to 13.
Yes, Exeter Cathedral School has a Anglican/Christian religious character.
The Headmaster at Exeter Cathedral School is Mr James Featherstone.
Exeter Cathedral School is at The Chantry, Palace Gate, Exeter, EX1 1HX, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Exeter Cathedral School is currently open.
Contact
Headmaster
Mr James Featherstone
The Chantry, Palace Gate, Exeter, EX1 1HX
Location
Quick Summary
URN 113561
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
AI-Powered
Similar Schools You Might Consider
Finding similar schools…
Ask EduBot anything about schools!