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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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Exeter Pre-Prep starts a continual learning journey with us.
We provide enrichment activities that are open to all pupils.
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We have a bus service covering a wide area around Exeter which makes us more accessible to families.
Posted 4 Jul
Our Lower Sixth biologists are diving deep into topics that spark their curiosity, each choosing a specific area of biology to research independently. This exciting project not only builds their skills in independent learning but also boosts their confidence in...
Posted 4 Jul
Lower Two pupils proudly presented the results of their recent hard work through their ‘Mystery of…’ projects. Working in small groups, they created a set of thought-provoking questions that showcased their mathematical understanding and skills. The children thoroughly enjoyed tackling...
Posted 27 Jun
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 Jun
Exeter School is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Adrian Rainbow as the next Head of Exeter School, starting in September 2026. Dr Rainbow brings a wealth of experience and academic rigour to the role. He holds a PhD...
Posted 23 Jun
Back in January, Upper Two took part in the Astro Pi Challenge where they sent messages to the International Space Station using the Python coding language. They have just received their certificates to show where the ISS was in orbit...
Posted 20 Jun
Exeter School’s Young Changemakers team were given the proud task this week of presenting a donation cheque totalling £4102.34 to Hospiscare. A huge thank you goes to all of you in our community who made this possible as fundraising efforts...
Over a thousand Exeter School cadets have achieved their Emergency First Aid at Work qualification with Margaret's help.
She has been the first aid instructor for our CCF for over a decade and cadets have always been responsive to her instruction. We awarded Margaret with a special award in recognition of her service and we thank her profusely for all she has given. ... See MoreSee Less
Form One pupil, Alex, brought home 5 medals - 2 gold, 2 silver and a bronze - this weekend from the @dawlish_swimming_club Summer Splash 2025 event.
In the gala, Alex competed with other 4 local swimming clubs children who are at the same age group. We are incredibly proud of his achievement, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication he has put into his training. Well done Alex!
#aspireandflourish #endeavourandcollaborate #exeterjuniorschool #exeterpreprep
Our U13 girls were crowned county champions yesterday. Well done girls! 🙌🏻🏆
#cricket #girlscricket #champions #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter