School Catchments and House Prices in Ottery St Mary
In the Ottery St Mary area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 2 schools Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
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In the Ottery St Mary area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 2 schools Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
How the Ottery St Mary school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £340,000 and a detached home averages £500,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Ottery St Mary area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Ottery St Mary.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Ottery St Mary numbers
The schools families ask about here are The King's School, Ottery St Mary Primary School, Tipton St John Church of England Primary School, Honiton schools nearby and Exeter College & post-16. 3 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Ottery St Mary to Exeter (by car) takes about 25 to 30 min.
By price, Ottery St Mary ranks 13 of the 32 Devon locations we cover, at £340,000 against a county average of £354,375. Band D council tax here is £2,629, against an average of £2,675 across the county locations we cover.
How Ottery St Mary scores for different buyers
Ottery St Mary is a small, historic and attractive East Devon market town on the River Otter.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Ottery St Mary property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★★ | A characterful, well-schooled market town, The King's School (with behaviour, personal development and sixth form judged Outstanding at its 2025 report card) and good primaries (Ottery St Mary Primary and Tipton St John), the Otter valley and Cadhay, a strong community and the coast and Exeter close by; check catchment and, near the river, flood risk. |
| Professionals | ★★★★☆ | A beautiful base for those who can work from home or drive to Exeter, the A30 puts the city around twenty-five to thirty minutes away, and Feniton and Honiton stations are close; premium coastal prices are avoided here, though it is fairly car-dependent for rail. |
| Downsizers & retirees | ★★★★☆ | A walkable, historic market town with independent shops, a community hospital and a strong community, at more affordable prices than the coast, with a flood check near the Otter, the lack of a station, and A&E at Exeter, in mind; the coast at Sidmouth is a short drive. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★☆ | Reasonably affordable for a desirable East Devon town, flats and terraces often around £200,000 to £260,000, in a characterful town near Exeter with good schools; among the more accessible desirable towns, though dearer than some. |
| Commuters | ★★★☆☆ | No station in the town, but Feniton is only a couple of miles away and Honiton a short drive, both with direct London Waterloo and Exeter trains, and the A30 is close, workable for commuters willing to drive to the train or into Exeter. |
Families
People wanting a characterful, well-schooled market town near Exeter, The King's School and good primaries, the Otter valley and Cadhay, a strong community and the coast close by, checking catchment and, near the river, the flood history.
Professionals & remote workers
People who can work from home or drive to Exeter (around twenty-five to thirty minutes via the A30, with Feniton and Honiton stations close) and want an attractive, affordable Devon town with heritage and community.
Downsizers & retirees
People wanting a walkable, historic market town with independent shops, a community hospital and a strong community, at more affordable prices than the coast, with a flood check near the Otter, the lack of a station, and A&E at Exeter, in mind.
Ottery St Mary is known locally for The collegiate Church of St Mary. The magnificent fourteenth-century Church of St Mary, rebuilt by Bishop Grandisson of Exeter and modelled on Exeter Cathedral, a genuine architectural treasure at the heart of the town.
Practical detail for Ottery St Mary: the EX11 postcode district, none in Ottery, nearest stations Feniton (~2 miles) & Honiton (direct London Waterloo & Exeter trains); the A30 to Exeter and nearest A and E is Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Exeter (~25 to 30 min via the A30).
Ottery St Mary at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| The King's School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Ottery St Mary Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Tipton St John Church of England Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Honiton schools nearby | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Exeter College & post-16 | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Ottery St Mary
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from Devon
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £34,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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