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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 26 Mar
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
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
Parents choose independent education for their children for many reasons. Whether it’s 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...
Posted 20 Mar
Following months of hard work, this week saw the conclusion of another hugely successful Virgin Money: make £5 grow challenge. The finalists from this year’s competition progressed through to a Dragons’ Den-style session on Wednesday. After selling their products during...
Posted 20 Mar
On Wednesday, pupils from Third Form (Year 7) right up to Sixth Form came together to compete in our House Swim Gala. There was a great atmosphere as pupils cheered on their fellow house competitors. Well done to Crossing for...
Posted 20 Mar
Last Friday, Lower Fifth pupils explored the volume and surface area of cylinders through a hands-on practical activity. Using a range of real-life cyclinders – including cake tins, coffee jars and hairspray cans – they took measurements and applied their...
Thanks to Gillman & Soame for a quick leavers photo for our Upper Sixth this morning. Timed impeccably well for the raindrops and so pleased not to have yesterday's gales! You looked so smart everyone - can't wait to see the finished result 🤩 ... See MoreSee Less
Bringing maths to life ✨
Our Lower Fifth pupils enjoyed exploring the volume and surface area of cylinders through a hands-on practical activity.
Using a range of real-life cyclinders – including cake tins, coffee jars and hairspray cans – they took measurements and applied their learning to real-world examples.
#ExeterSchool #STEMEducation #SchoolLife #InspireAndChallenge
Massive congrats to the 1st XI football squad who won their final league game of the season yesterday to be crowned ISCA league champions 🏆 2026! This is only the fifth time the school has won the league! Great achievement. @exeterschooluk
#exeterschoolsport #champions #football #schoolofgreatcharacter
Book a place on the next whole school Open Evening on Thursday 7 May 2026 from 5.30pm. Register here
Experience the school in action at our open evening – 5.30pm on Thursday 7 May. This event offers the chance to hear from the Head and have the opportunity to visit both the junior and senior schools. Click here to book your place.