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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 Devonโs 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 childโs 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 Schoolโs 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 9 Mar
Rugby 7s shield success
On Sunday, our Rugby teams travelled to Taunton School to compete in the West of England 7s tournament. After a tough start against strong Bristol Grammar School and Kingswood School teams, our 1st VII secured convincing wins over Plymouth College...
Posted 9 Mar
Making Waves in Bath and Otter Cup
On Friday 5 March, a team of four boys and four girls competed in the Bath and Otter Cup in the London Aquatics Centre. This is the first time an Exeter school has competed in this prestigious event for independent...
Posted 9 Mar
Success at the Torbay Music Festival
Congratulations to brothers Andrew (Lower Fifth) and Simon (Upper Two), who both enjoyed success at the Torbay Music Festival over the weekend. Both pupils competed across a range of classes on Saturday and Sunday, performing on multiple instruments and earning...
Posted 6 Mar
World Book Day 2026
There was a real buzz and excitement within the junior school yesterday as we celebrated World Book Day!ย There was great creativity shown by both pupils and staff as we started the morning with a World Book Day song before parading...
Posted 6 Mar
U9s enjoy football and netball tournaments
Not only was yesterday World Book Day, it was also a fantastic afternoon of sport for our junior school. Our Under 9 boys had a fantastic time in their football tournament, while our Under 9 girls really enjoyed their netball...
Posted 6 Mar
U11 girls shine at IAPS netball
On Thursday, the U11 girlsโ netball team entered the U11 Netball IAPS tournament at Millfield School. The girls played against some really strong teams and faced some tough competition. After playing their best in the pool matches, the team got...
Congratulations to brothers Andrew (Lower Fifth) and Simon (Upper Two), who both enjoyed success at Torbay Music Festival ๐ถ
Andrew won cups in Piano from Memory Advanced, Piano Classical Under 18, and two trombone classes. Simon also performed brilliantly, winning several piano classes, including Grades 5โ6, Baroque Under 18 and Jazz Intermediate, as well as the Strings Grade 3โ4 class on the violin.
Well done to both pupils on such impressive performances ๐ If any other pupils also took part and would like to be featured, please get in touch with our communications team. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to brothers Andrew (Lower Fifth) and Simon (Upper Two), who both enjoyed success at @torbaymusicfestival ๐ถ
Andrew won cups in Piano from Memory Advanced, Piano Classical Under 18, and two trombone classes. Simon also performed brilliantly, winning several piano classes, including Grades 5โ6, Baroque Under 18 and Jazz Intermediate, as well as the Strings Grade 3โ4 class on the violin.
Well done to both pupils on such impressive performances ๐ If any other pupils also took part and would like to be featured, please get in touch with our communications team.
#ExeterSchool #SchoolMusic #TorbayMusicFestival #YoungMusicians #ProudSchool #MusicEducation
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Huge congratulations to Ava (U5) who represented the Republic of Ireland this weekend at the European U17 netball championships playing fixtures against England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and UAE @exeterschooluk #netball #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolofgreatcharacter
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