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Aspire & Flourish
a warm welcome
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 Devon’s 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.
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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 child’s 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 School’s 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 16 Jan
Lower Two enjoy Robot morning
Lower Two pupils enjoyed a brilliant Robot Morning today, working collaboratively to design, build and code their own robots using egg boxes and electronic components. Classrooms were full of excitement as pupils shared ideas, solved problems together and celebrated when...
Posted 16 Jan
Upper Sixth visit Hinkley Point
On Wednesday, our Upper Sixth (Year 13) geographers enjoyed an educational visit to Hinkley Point, the site of the new nuclear power station currently under construction on the Somerset coast. The pupils returned full of enthusiasm, having gained a deeper...
Posted 16 Jan
First Informal Concert of 2026
The first Informal Concert of 2026 took place in the Music Hall after school this Wednesday, when a number of the woodwind players took to the stage. Ranging in age from Henry in the junior school up to Caspar and...
Posted 15 Jan
Lower Two pupils enjoy German letter exchange
This year, Lower Two pupils from class L2P are excited to be taking part in a letter exchange project, connecting with a primary and secondary school in northern Germany. After already receiving their first letter back in November, the pupils...
Posted 15 Jan
Artist of the moment 2025/26
The art department regularly recognises the achievements of individual pupils in the senior school through the award of the title, ‘Artist of the Moment’. Entries cover a wide range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, installation and mixed...
Posted 15 Jan
Trampolining success for Amelie
Lower Two (Year 5) pupil Amelie enjoyed an excellent weekend of competition at the South West Trampolining Qualifier, held at the University of Bath. After a strong performance in the 10–12 age categories, Amelie secured both a gold and a...
Last weekend, Amelie (Lower Two) travelled to the University of Bath to compete in the South West Trampolining Qualifier.
After a strong showing, she won both a gold and silver medal in the 10–12 age categories and has now qualified for the National Finals in March 🥇🥈
A fantastic achievement by Amelie, and we wish her all the best for the upcoming National Finals! 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
Last weekend, Amelie (Lower Two) travelled to the @uniofbath to compete in the South West Trampolining Qualifier.
After a strong showing, she won both a gold and silver medal in the 10–12 age categories and has now qualified for the National Finals in March 🥇🥈
A fantastic achievement by Amelie, and we wish her all the best for the upcoming National Finals! 👏
@exschsports @britishgymnasticsofficial #ExeterSchool #PupilAchievement #Trampolining #ExeterSchoolSport #IndependentSchools #InspireAndChallenge
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First hockey fixture of the season. The cold weather didn’t beat us and it was great to get the term up and running and watch our teams in action. Thank you @blundells_sport
@exeterschooluk #schoolofgreatcharacter #exeterschoolhockey #schoolhockey #hockey #teamwork
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