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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 26 Nov
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 26 Nov
Inspiring industry insight for economics pupils
On Tuesday, our Economics Society welcomed Stephen Ford, Project Director at Willmott Dixon Construction, for an engaging talk on the vital role quantity surveyors play in shaping public sector investment programmes. Stephen shared a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the bidding...
Posted 24 Nov
Interviewing Nick Jane (1998-2003)
Last year, Nick Jane and communications & alumni officer Ali sat down after Nick kindly asked how Savills might support a current school project. Ali quickly took the opportunity to invite Savills to advertise in the latest edition of The...
Posted 21 Nov
Informal Piano concert
The next in our series of Informal Concerts happened on Wednesday after school, when some of our many pianists took to the stage. Ranging in age from Lower Two all the way to Upper Sixth, the choice of repertoire was...
Posted 21 Nov
Girls cup run continues
Both the girls’ hockey and netball teams have been busy with cup action this week and we are delighted that the Exeter teams have been incredibly successful. The U16 Netball were successful at the national schools county round on Tuesday,...
Posted 21 Nov
Pupils smash the district cross country event
Last Tuesday the 11 November, 36 pupils from Third Form (Year 7) up to Upper Fifth (Year 11) competed at the Exeter Schools Cross Country Championships at Blundell’s School. Pupils competed in the first round of the English Schools cross...
From flower planting news yesterday to bringing you learning about farming in Devon and a bit of cheese tasting today - it's never blue in our junior school. Last week pupils in both Upper One (Y4) classes very Caerphilly sampled different types of cheese as part of their geography learning. They weren't happ-brie about the Stilton but the Cheddar was a cracker. They also learnt what was involved in the process of making cheese - we wonder what festivi-cheese they'll be up to next! ... See MoreSee Less
From flower planting news yesterday to bringing you learning about farming in Devon and a bit of cheese tasting today - it`s never blue in our junior school. Last week pupils in both Upper One (Y4) classes very Caerphilly sampled different types of cheese as part of their geography learning. They weren`t happ-brie about the Stilton but the Cheddar was a cracker. They also learnt what was involved in the process of making cheese - we wonder what festivi-cheese they`ll be up to next!
#CheeseTasting #ExeterJuniorSchool #FunGeography #JuniorSchool #InspireAndChallenge #DevonFarming
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The U15s produced their best performance of the season on a very muddy Devon afternoon. Great display from the forward pack, 100% from the boot of Charlie and a superb team performance!
@exeterschooluk @nextgenxv #saturdaysport #rugby #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter @marklockettphotography
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