Category: Alumni

14th November 2024

Kate Ledgard (2008-2015) sailed around the world on The Maiden in the 2023 Ocean Globe Race, alongside an all-female crew. The women were not only racing, but also sailing with…

21st October 2024

On Friday 27 September, we welcomed the sixth form, teachers, alumni and parents to test their grey matter at the much-loved Exonian quiz. Recently retired Giles Trelawny (staff, 1993-2024) and…

13th September 2024

On Saturday, 7 September, we were delighted to host our inaugural OE Touch Rugby Tournament in support of Wooden Spoon, a charity known as “the children’s charity of rugby.” The…

19th July 2024

Captain Joe Welch (1954-1957) admits he wasn’t academically minded but that didn’t stop him having a flourishing career in the navy. Here’s what Joe had to say. What do you…

19th July 2024

Sophie Gibbins (2011-2018) shared her experience of the NHS scientist training programme and life after Exeter School. Where has life taken you since Exeter School? After leaving Exeter School I…

19th July 2024

Adam Feest KC was appointed as a Circuit Judge by Queen Elizabeth II back in September 2022, based at Winchester Crown Court.  Adam previously belonged to 3 Paper Buildings (3PB), one…

19th July 2024

Richard Penny (1987-1994)  served in the Queen’s Royal Hussars for 10 years after leaving Sandhurst – here’s more of his story. What did you do on leaving Exeter School? I…

19th July 2024

Rory Cox (1994-2000) is Director of Impact and senior lecturer at the University of St Andrews. Here’s an insight into his role and life in Scotland. Your role(s) at St…