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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 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.
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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 7 Apr
Juniors rank top 10 in international Primary Coding League
The Primary Coding League is the first coding league in the UK for Primary aged children. Providing students with the opportunity to collaborate with peers, tackle challenges and express themselves creatively through the medium of coding, the Primary Coding League...
Posted 7 Apr
Year 11 Chemistry poster competition
A group of Upper Fifth (Year 11) chemistry pupils researched a topic of their choice and presented their work in the form of scientific posters at an academic conference. Staff and pupils came to view the posters in our Butterfield...
Posted 31 Mar
Sports Awards Dinner 2026
The annual sports awards dinner took place on Friday 27 March 2026 with 240 invited guests coming together at Sandy Park for a fabulous evening. This much anticipated event marks the end of the spring term and provides the perfect...
Posted 26 Mar
Colourful junior Spring Concert a joy
The Assembly Hall was a sea of coloured t-shirts for the Junior School Spring Concert on Tuesday, matching the bright and excited mood of all the pupils and their supporters in the audience. The event was master-minded by Head of...
Posted 24 Mar
Passing Out Parade for Year 10 RN CCF section
Last Friday the Royal Navy CCF section held their first Passing Out Parade, a formal ceremony where new entrants receive their first RN rank slide which marks the completion of Initial Naval training, where new cadets demonstrate drill, discipline, and...
Posted 24 Mar
Independent Day Schools vs Boarding Schools: Which is Best for Your Child?
Parents choose independent education for their children for many reasons. Whether itβs because they do not live in the catchment area of a strong comprehensive school, or because they want smaller class sizes, broader extracurricular opportunities, and more 1-2-1 attention...
With many of you probably making your way through Easter chocolates, Alec Bourne, sous chef at Exeter School, talks to us here about how important our food choices are when it comes to fuelling our bodies for the activities we're undertaking during the school day. Check out our salad bar when you're back in school to see what you can choose to fuel your minds for the exam period so that you can always be looking to aspire and flourish in your next endeavour.
#HealthyEating #SchoolDinners #SchoolLunch #WelcomeAndServe #SchoolOfGreatCharacter #sodexouk_ire #EatWithPurpose #FuelWithFlavour
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After the sports gala dinner last Friday, some pupils headed straight out again the same night to take on the 1633 Challenge on Dartmoor. We heard from pupils who had helped out their classmates by pitching both sets of tents for their fellow late arrivals - their service and collaboration virtues working well there.
This important event allows us to recognise the commitment, effort and progress shown by all pupils involved in @armytentors training, including those who may not be able to take part in the final event itself because of the limited number of places. It is a reminder that character is built as much in preparation and perseverance as in participation. It is also a memory that many Exonians hold dear - @exeterschool_alumni . Well done everyone. We hope you`re putting your feet up this Sunday π
Photos - @marklockettphotography
#fordfarm #1633challenge @exeterschooltentors #dartmoorwalk #endeavourandchallenge #welcomeandserve #aspireandflourish
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House relays involving pupils from each year group in the senior school took place on Tuesday lunchtime. Great fun, lots of tired legs and a win for Dowrich House ππ»π
@exeterschooluk #exeterschoolsport #housespirit #schoolofgreatcharacter #relays
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