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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 17 Oct
Junior artist of the moment 25/26
The art department regularly recognises the achievements of individual pupils in the junior school through the award of the title, ‘Artist of the Moment’. Entries cover a wide range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, installation and mixed...
Posted 17 Oct
Girls’ teams qualify for the county rounds
It’s been a brilliant week of senior girls’ sport with both the U16 hockey team and U14 & U16 netball squads in national cup action. On Tuesday the school hosted the U16 district tournament of the nationals with the winners...
Posted 17 Oct
U11 Girls IAPS regional champs
The U11 girls’ hockey team travelled to Millfield yesterday to compete in the IAPS hockey regional round. Not only did they win every game, but they also went the whole day without conceding a single goal. The day culminated in...
Posted 17 Oct
Field Day October 2025
Field Day is always remembered fondly each year as we send our senior pupils off to a variety of locations for the day (some even for slightly longer) to experience a range of activities to build confidence, skills and generally...
Posted 16 Oct
Open mic night
Open mic night was such a fun evening with many amazing performances. Lizzie, from Lower Sixth, kicked things off with “Spooky” and set the bar extremely high. Emma, Upper Sixth, followed with a down-beat acoustic version of “You’re the One That I...
Posted 13 Oct
Upper Sixth interview scheme with Ashford’s
We were delighted to hold our Upper Sixth interview scheme at Ashford’s on Saturday. Ashford’s are a big supporter of the local community, and we are very appreciative for the use of their legal offices to hold this event in...
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🎃✨Lower Two art club ended their half term by creating these pastel pumpkin pictures. They used a selection of oil pastels to create these autumnal creations and we love how much the colours stand out on the navy background ⭐️ ... See MoreSee Less
🎤🎼Did you know that we hold an open mic night each term?
This week`s event showcased a few of our senior and sixth form pupils and gave the opportunity to perform in a really low-key style, without the stress of a fully fledged concert or show environment. If you`re part of the school community and would like to get involved in the next open mic night, you have until 17 March to get your signature number ready! We`d love to uncover some hidden talents!
#OpenMicNight #ExeterMusic #SchoolMusic #HiddenTalents #InspireAndChallenge
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Well done to our U16 netballers who won the Exeter district round of the national competition yesterday winning five from five! @exeterschooluk @teambathnetball_ #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
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