WELCOME TO DEVON'S BEST PRIVATE SCHOOLS

The isbi Schools Directory Guide To The Top Private Schools & Colleges In Devon

For anyone planning a move to or within Devon in south west England we have collated information below about different places to live, schools, estate agents and other information we think useful for relocating within this fantastic Devon.

Offering some of the best living anywhere in Great Britain, Devon 's famous British cities and towns include Plymouth, Exeter and Torquay

Devon has a great choice of high quality UK private schools, beautiful countryside, lots of activities and excellent housing - with a fantastic range of different properties to call home, from country mansions and estates, cottages and bungalows to new build executive housing, family townhouses and apartments.

"Devon is a county in southwest England. It encompasses sandy beaches, fossil cliffs, mediaeval towns and moorland national parks. The English Riviera is a series of picturesque, south-coast harbour towns including Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. The South West Coast Path follows the coastline, taking in the towering cliffs of the northern Exmoor Coast and rock formations on the fossil-rich southern Jurassic Coast." County Lifestyle & Leisure

Devon is bounded by Dorset to the east, Cornwall to the west and Somerset to the north-east. Devon also shares coastlines with both the English Cannell and Bristol Channel.

Chris Martin and JK Rowling are both big fans of Devon! Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, is originally from the city of Exeter! Whilst JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, attended the highly ranked University of Exeter where she studied Greek and Latin.

TOP PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN DEVON, ENGLAND, UK

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Looking for a prestigious Independent (private) school in Devon, GB?

If you are thinking of moving to live in Devon (or you already live in Devon but are considering relocating) and you and your family are researching some of the best private schools in Devon there is a big choice of high quality Devon schools, with a number of the Devon ’s highest ranking Independent schools considered to be some of the best in the UK.

Devon ’s private education sector features day schools and boarding schools, girls’ schools, boys’ schools and co-educational (mixed) schools, including leading private Nurseries, Prep Schools, Independent Secondary and Sixth Form schools and colleges.

Find Private Schools In Devon, UK (Or "Private Schools Near Me")

Developed over the last 36+ years, the isbi School Search Directory is one of the largest and most comprehensive private schools directories available, helping thousands of families to find, compare and select good schools since the 1980s.

> You can search for private schools with a reputation for excellence in Devon and in the cities of Exeter and Exmouth towns like Sidmouth, Salcombe and Tiverton by using our Private Schools Directory and Independent Schools Finder (powered by isbi's School Search Directory) or by clicking on the names of the schools and colleges listed below to see detailed profiles with photos, videos, maps etc.

> With our expanded school search technology you can filter your search by the type of school you are looking for such as day and boarding, gender, age range, academic study, religious affiliation, school fees, scholarships and bursaries, open days etc.

> You can also focus your search on just private Pre-Prep and Prep schools or on Independent Senior and Sixth Form schools and colleges, or view search results for all of them together.

Please explore isbi.com for detailed information and guides about good schools of all types and for open days, school and college and news, articles and blogs with details of school associations, glossaries and explanations about examinations and qualifications and expert advice about independent education at private schools and colleges around the UK and worldwide.

THE BEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND BEST PRIVATE SCHOOLS & COLLEGES IN DEVON

Please see below for a full list of private schools and colleges in Devon, one of the best being:

West Buckland School

Barnstaple, Devon, England EX32 0SX, Tel: +44 (0) 1598 760281

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

OUR ETHOS IS FOUNDED ON INCLUSIVITY AND CELEBRATING DIVERSITY

West Buckland School was founded in 1858 to bring education to rural families and it is these principles of inclusion and social mobility which are at the heart of the West Buckland ethos. We have a strong history of internationalism, attracting students from all over the world. We take pride in our multi-cultural community in which everyone feels like family, with life-long friendships being formed which span the globe. West Buckland strives to help all students to be the best they can be, offering equal rights and opportunities whilst respecting different strengths, abilities and interests.

Kingsley School, Bideford

Bideford, Devon, England, EX39 3LY

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 0-18 Years, Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

At Kingsley School, our location in the UNESCO biosphere of North Devon, and one of only twelve world surf reserves worldwide informs the way we use our environment to provide a truly unique education which more than just academic results. Our combined Core Curriculum & Expansive Curriculum ensures students experience a range of academic subjects, sports, arts, outdoor education, and Earth Centre education, all underpinned by our focus on sustainability and environmentalism.

[Read More About Kingsley School, Bideford...]

Top Private Independent Secondary Schools & Colleges In Devon, UK

Some of the best Independent Secondary schools and colleges and Sixth Form schools and colleges in Devon, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British day and boarding single-sex and mixed education for boys and girls include:

Top Private Pre-Preparatory & Preparatory Schools In Devon, UK

Some of the best Pre-Prep and Prep schools in Devon, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British day and boarding single-sex and mixed education for boys and girls aged from 3 years to 11 or 13 years include:

Special Needs Schools In Devon, UK

Some of the best Special Needs schools in Devon, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British Special Needs and Special Education Needs education for boys and girls (single-sex and mixed) include:

MOVING TO DEVON? RELOCATING TO DEVON?

Where To Live In Devon, England, UK

The most popular British cities and towns in the Devon area (GB) include, with approximate population numbers:

> East Devon, Devon, UK

Exeter (128,900), Exmouth (34,400), Sidmouth (12,500), Budleigh Salterton (6,000)

> Mid Devon, Devon, UK

Crediton (6,800), Bradninch (1,900), Tiverton (8,400), Cullompton (8,500)

> North Devon, Devon, UK

Braunton (7,300), Fremington (4,300), Instow (1,500), South Molton (5,000)

> South Hams, Devon, UK

Totnes (8,000), Kingsbridge (6,100), Dartmouth (5,000), Salcombe (1,900)

> Teignbridge, Devon, UK

Shaldon (1,700), Lustleigh (600), Coffinswell (200), Manaton (300)

> Torridge, Devon, UK

Bideford (14,600), Westward Ho! (2,100), Hartland (1,700), Clovelly (400)

> West Devon, Devon, UK

Tavistock (11,000), Okehampton (5,800), Hatherleigh (1,300), Chagford (1,400)

FOCUS ON... LIVING IN EXETER, ENGLAND, UK

Exeter is a very popular place to live and many people move to Exeter each year, or to near Exeter and the surrounding area, from around the United Kingdom and abroad.

Many of those moving to Exeter are escaping more urban living in London or other larger cities, deciding to relocate to the Devon capital to enjoy a different pace of life and the historic and elegant surroundings of a prosperous city with great facilities and leisure amenities, high quality housing and schools, fantastic pubs, restaurants and sports and popular cultural events, arts and music.

Ten Things To Know About Exeter, England, UK

> FACT 1: JK Rowling attended Exeter University where she studied Greek and French. It is also said that she drew inspiration for parts of the Harry Potter novels whilst staying in the town. Gandy Street is rumoured to be the inspiration behind Diagon Alley, whilst Exeter Cathedral is supposedly the inspiration for the Great Hall at Hogwarts.

> FACT 2: Chris Martin is from Exeter! He attended Hylton School and Exeter Cathedral School. It was at the Cathedral School where started his music career, recording one of his first tapes ‘Electric Thunder’.

> FACT 3: Exeter has a nighttime street food market, where independent retailers and restaurants line the centre streets providing late night goodies from a variety of countries such as Iran and Vietnam.

> FACT 4: Exeter offers incredible day trips to beautiful beaches. Dawlish Beach and Dawlish Warren beach is 8 minutes away by train whilst Exmouth Beach is a 30 minute drive but includes over two miles of golden sand and shimmering sea.

> FACT 5: Exeter has a network of underground passages. Their original use was to supply clean water to inhabitants in the 14th century and although they are no longer in use, you can take a tour through some of the restored tunnels and learn about their history.

> FACT 6: Exeter was founded by the Romans who used it as the tribal capital of Domnonirums. Exeter was actually called Isca at the time, meaning flowing water. The name was in reference to the River Exe that runs through the city.

> FACT 7: Exeter was the last place for a woman to be trialled and executed for witchcraft. In 1682, Temperance Lloyd was reported by her neighbours for practising witchcraft, some of the accusations even included turning herself into a magpie!

> FACT 8: The Royal Clarence Hotel is the oldest hotel in Britain, it was first up and running in 1769 however some parts of the building such as the main entrance can be traced back to the early 16th century.

> FACT 9: Exeter cathedral, established in 1050, is one of the most famous tourist areas in Devon. Its Gothic architecture is renowned throughout the world for its intricacy and it’s even possible to go up onto the roof!

> FACT 10: Exeter has the oldest civic building in Britain, the Exeter Guildhall dates back to 1160.

Where To Live In Exeter, UK

Exeter and the surrounding area offers a huge choice of high quality, premium and luxury property to meet the needs of any family, whether wanting a cottage, townhouse, large apartment, mansion or country estate, with or without granny annex, garden or swimming pool. There are also property development and investment opportunities too, with land available to purchase and properties in need of renovation.

From central city living to rural, country lifestyles, Exeter and the areas near Exeter are full of bustling districts and leafy suburbs, lush green areas, charming Crescents and estates, rolling countryside, vibrant high streets, busy neighbourhoods and friendly residential communities.

Some of the popular residential areas include:

St Leonards Exeter, Countess Wear Exeter, Heavitree Exeter, Pennsylvania Exeter, Alphington Exeter, Fore Street Exeter, Belmont Exeter, St Leonards Exeter, Countess Wear Exeter and Woodcote Park Exeter

Commuting To And From Exeter By Rail Or Road

Relocating to Exeter is especially popular with those happy to work from home most of the time but needing to occasionally commute to other places for work.

Others are happy to commute more regularly to London, Bristol, Plymouth and other locations for work.

Travel times to key destinations by road and rail include:

> Exeter To London: London is about 180 miles by road from Exeter via the A303 and driving to the centre of London from Exeter normally takes under 3 and a half hours. There is a very regular train service to London from Exeter, with trains taking from 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes to get to London.

> Exeter To Bristol: Bristol is about 85 miles by road from Exeter via the M5 and driving to the centre of Bristol from Exeter normally takes under 1 and a half hours. There is a very regular train service to Bristol from Exeter, with trains taking from 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Bristol

> Exeter To Plymouth: Plymouth is about 54 miles by road from Exeter via the A38 and driving to the centre of Plymouth from Exeter normally takes under 1 hour. There is a very regular train service to Plymouth from Exeter, with trains taking from 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes to get to Plymouth.

Nearest Airports To Exeter, UK

The nearest airport to Exeter is Exeter International Airport (EXT) which is 5 miles away. Other nearby airports include Bristol (BRS) (under 58 miles), Southampton (SOU) (under 94 miles) and Jersey (JER) (under 121 miles).