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Aspire & Flourish
a warm welcome
Louise Simpson
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.
Louise Simpson
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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 27 Jun
Artist of the moment 2024/25
The art department regularly recognises the achievements of individual pupils in the senior school through the award of the title, βArtist of the Momentβ. Entries cover a wide range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, installation and mixed...
Posted 26 Jun
Dr Adrian Rainbow appointed as Head from September 2026
Exeter School is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Adrian Rainbow as the next Head of Exeter School, starting in September 2026. Dr Rainbow brings a wealth of experience and academic rigour to the role. He holds a PhD...
Posted 23 Jun
Upper Two send messages to the International Space Station
Back in January, Upper Two took part in the Astro Pi Challenge where they sent messages to the International Space Station using the Python coding language. They have just received their certificates to show where the ISS was in orbit...
Posted 20 Jun
Donation to Hospiscare tops Β£4000
Exeter School’s Young Changemakers team were given the proud task this week of presenting a donation cheque totalling Β£4102.34 to Hospiscare. A huge thank you goes to all of you in our community who made this possible as fundraising efforts...
Posted 20 Jun
Form One ESSIS performance
Exeter School String Instrument Scheme (ESSIS) has now successfully completed its fourth year, and was celebrated byΒ an informal concert featuring this yearβs Form One string musicians. In class music lessons, the pupils learned three pieces which brought the whole...
Posted 18 Jun
William’s success at the Hornet Nationals
Last week, William (L5), competed in the Hornet National Sailing Championships, held in Torbay. Representing Starcross Yacht Club, this was the first time that William had sailed in an all-adult fleet and he faced the challenge head-on.Β William was the first-placed...
2 days ago
Our pupils teamwork and collaboration skills were put to good use on the Middle Fifth CCF RAF trip to Black Rock on Field Day. From raft building to tackling a high ropes course, they worked together throughout the day and it looks like they had a lot of fun in the process!
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Our pupils teamwork and collaboration skills were put to good use on the Middle Fifth CCF RAF trip to Black Rock on Field Day. From raft building to tackling a high ropes course, they worked together throughout the day and it looks like they had a lot of fun in the process!
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Our U13 girls were crowned county champions yesterday. Well done girls! ππ»π
#cricket #girlscricket #champions #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
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