St Wilfrid's School
School summary
With just 41 pupils on roll, St Wilfrid's School is a notably small independent school in Exeter, offering a level of intimacy that larger schools rarely match. The mixed, non-denominational setting takes pupils from age 11 through to GCSE under the leadership of Head Mr Ross Bovingdon. Its scale suits families who value close attention and a tightly knit community over the breadth that comes with size.
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Teaching & academics
The curriculum is geared towards GCSE qualifications, with teaching delivered in an unusually small environment where pupils are unlikely to go unnoticed. Inspection is carried out by the ISI, the body responsible for independent schools.
Head · Mr Ross Bovingdon
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, non-selective independent school in Exeter for families who want their child known by name rather than number.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.