Schools in Crediton
There are 12 schools in Crediton on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 11 primary and 1 secondary schools, under Devon local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Crediton (11)
- Bow Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · EX17 6HU
- Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary SchoolCommunity school · EX17 4AN
- Copplestone Primary SchoolFoundation school · EX17 5NX
- East Worlington Primary SchoolAcademy converter · EX17 4TS
- Hayward's Primary SchoolCommunity school · EX17 3AX
- Landscore Primary SchoolCommunity school · EX17 3JH
- Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · EX17 6PJ
- Sandford SchoolCommunity school · EX17 4NE
- Spreyton SchoolFoundation school · EX17 5AJ
- St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · EX17 6QE
- Yeoford Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · EX17 5HZ
Secondary schools in Crediton (1)
- Queen Elizabeth'sAcademy converter · EX17 3LU
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Crediton?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 12 open schools with a Crediton address (as of 5 June 2026), including 11 primary and 1 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Crediton guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Crediton?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.