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Aspire & Flourish
a warm welcome
Louise Simpson
Hello and welcome to Exeter School
Founded almost four centuries ago, our independent school remains a place of contemporary learning, excitement and opportunity. Nestled in the heart of Devonβs most historic city, our school is set within a large, vibrant campus, offering expansive green spaces and state-of-the-art facilities that inspire pupils to thrive.
Louise Simpson
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A school of great character
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exceptional journeys
Exeter Pre-Prep starts a continual learning journey with us.
Charlie in Year 2
We provide enrichment activities that are open to all pupils.
Mabel in Lower Two
What is homework like at Exeter School?
Harvard in Middle Fifth
What extra-curricular opportunities are you looking for in your sixth form years?
Izzy in Upper Sixth
Making a choice of where to study during your sixth form years is made easier when you feel welcome.
Federico in Lower Sixth
What is a childβs favourite part of the school day? Lunch!
Bel in Year 2
We have a bus service covering a wide area around Exeter which makes us more accessible to families.
Benjamin in Lower Two
outstanding facilities
Exeter Schoolβs 25-acre site is extremely well equipped with a range of first-class facilities. In addition to extensive pedestrian areas and large playing fields, the school has its own full-size all-weather pitch and four further all weather spaces, an indoor sports hall, fitness suite, climbing wall, indoor shooting range and two squash courts, all supported by modern changing facilities.
OUR FACILITIES
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Latest News
Posted 11 Jun
Lower Fifth canoeing trip on the River Wye
On Thursday 5 June, 20 Lower Fifth pupils and six staff set out for a three day trip down the River Wye. We camped at Hereford rowing club, our start point for the next day’s paddling. The large food delivery...
Posted 10 Jun
Alumnus, Matthew Goode, stars in new Netflix crime drama
Matthew Goode (1989-1996) is the star of the new Netflix crime drama Dept. Q; an adaptation of novels of the same name by Danish author, Jussi Adler-Olsen. Starring as the lead, Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck, Goode has received rave...
Posted 6 Jun
National Scientific Thinking Challenge
In May, a group of Middle Fifth pupils sat the National Scientific Thinking Challenge. This is an online test written by lecturers from Warwick, Bristol, Newcastle, Oxford, Durham, Manchester and Nottingham Universities and supported by UCAS. The challenge is designed...
Posted 6 Jun
Junior school librarians celebrate their Carnegie winning book
This week, our junior school librarians hosted an extended VIP Library Club to celebrate their shadowing group’s Carnegie winning book choice. Henry read aloud from Wolf and the Bear by Kate Rolfe, a beautifully crafted story that explores the powerful...
Posted 5 Jun
Form One’s “Incredible Edibles” tea party
Our Form One pupils have wrapped up their Madame Pamplemousse topic in spectacular fashionβwith a beautifully planned and skilfully executed tea party that incorporated their remarkable English, maths, PSHE and creative talents! From following precise baking instructions to designing cakes...
Posted 3 Jun
Noa excels at the Chagford Two Hills Race
Noa, in Lower Two, took part in the notorious Chagford Two Hills Race over the May bank holiday weekend, winning the ‘U10 resident’ age category. The Chagford Two Hills race is held annually, involving a 3.5 mile race where participants...
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Alumnus, Matthew Goode (1989-1996) is currently taking Netflix by storm!
Playing the lead in new crime drama Dept. Q, the number 3 rated show on the streaming platform, Goode speaks fondly of the influence Exeter School had in fostering his love of acting in the YouTube clip below.
Why not start your acting career at Exeter School and see just how far it can take you.
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We have a great opportunity for a swimming coach to join our school on a part-time, fixed term basis from September 2025. π
If you, or someone you know, could be a great fit for this role, please visit the link in our bio for more information and details of how to apply. π
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A brilliant block of cricket against @blundells_sport
Four junior boys and three junior girls matches in the morning. Great photos from @marklockettphotography
#cricket #schoolcricket #nationalt20cup #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #devoncricket @devoncricket
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