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The Maynard School

Other independent school · Exeter, EX1 1SJ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

79 of 2,536

Top 4% in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

Ofsted inspection and rating

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Inspection information

Overall rating
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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 19
Pupils410 of 484 places
GenderGirls
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMrs Liz Gregory
Local authorityDevon
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 113608.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects; Progress 8 compares pupils' progress with pupils who had similar key stage 2 results.

MeasureThis schoolDevonEngland
Attainment 8 score54.345.646.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%65.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%45.3%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%12.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%60%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 453--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolDevonEngland
Average points per A-level entry47.9434.5535
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels48.2835.4735.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better45.5%15.4%17.5%
A-level progress score0.2--
A-level progressAverage--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study33--
Average applied general gradez--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils410
Girls410
Boys0
SEN support13
EHC plan2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destination80.4%
Higher education54.3%
Employment15.2%
Not sustained13%
Further education2.2%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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0.6 miPrimaryLadysmith Infant & Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
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0.6 miPrimaryLadysmith Junior SchoolAcademy converter
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0.7 miPrimarySt David's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
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Frequently asked questions about The Maynard School

How does The Maynard School rank in England?

The Maynard School ranks 79 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (top 4%).

How many pupils attend The Maynard School?

The Maynard School has 410 pupils aged 4 to 19, with capacity for 484.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.