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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 4 Feb
The Joy of Ten Tors on Dartmoor
In this article, John Spivey (staff, 1981-2001) shares his experiences of Ten Tors at Exeter School, as one of our dedicated teachers who kindly gave up his weekends to support pupils in developing their resilience, teamwork, leadership and navigation skills....
Posted 4 Feb
Exeter School named in Top 250 UK schools
We are pleased to share that we have been named among Talk Education’s Top 250 Prep and Senior Schools in the UK. This places Exeter School within a select group of schools recognised for their exceptional quality, academic excellence and...
Posted 3 Feb
Sixth form Winter Ball 2026
The excitement was palpable last Friday, as pupils and teachers gathered in the main hall for the inaugural sixth form charity Winter Ball. This year’s event was in support of the Wooden Spoon charity, which works to transform the lives...
Posted 30 Jan
England U20 Gold for Rory
Massive congratulations to Lower Sixth (Year 12) pupil Rory, who secured a hugely impressive victory at the prestigious Elgoibar international cross country competition. We caught up with Rory earlier today to learn more about his fantastic achievement: “The race was...
Posted 30 Jan
Informal Guitar Concert – 28 January 2026
With 20 different performers, the Informal Guitar Concert on Wednesday was a showcase for the wide range of styles guitarists have available at their finger-tips. From classical to folk, rock and pop to blues, with pieces played on acoustic guitars,...
Posted 30 Jan
Spooktacular storytelling at Comets club
Ms Cox led a spooktacular Comets Club session on Tuesday, as Upper Two pupils ventured into some of the school’s most atmospheric corners to craft their own scary verses. Armed with torchlights, they cast eerie shadows and used them as...
Can you spot the ghost? 👻
Ms Cox led a spooktacular Comets session last week, where Upper Two pupils ventured into some of the school’s most frightening corners to craft their own scary verses.
Armed with torchlights, they cast eerie shadows and used them as inspiration to create similes and metaphors that transformed familiar objects into something far more mysterious in the dark.
Ms Cox was particularly pleased with the last photograph, which may even capture an actual ghost hiding in a painting. Can you see it? 👀 ... See MoreSee Less
Can you spot the ghost? 👻
Ms Cox led a spooktacular Comets session last week, where Upper Two pupils ventured into some of the school’s most frightening corners to craft their own scary verses.
Armed with torchlights, they cast eerie shadows and used them as inspiration to create similes and metaphors that transformed familiar objects into something far more mysterious in the dark.
Ms Cox was particularly pleased with the last photograph, which may even capture an actual ghost hiding in a painting. Can you see it? 👀
#SchoolLife #SpookyStories #WritingInspiration #ExeterSchool #IndependentSchools #DevonSchools
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Thank you @blundells_sport for hosting a morning of football for the U12s. 21 boys involved in a mini tournament ⚽️ @exschsports #exeterschoolsport #schoolfootball #schoolofgreatcharacter
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