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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 27 Jan
PSHE lesson on consent and boundaries
Fourth Form (Year 8) pupils recently took part in a thoughtful and practical PSHE lesson on the importance of consent. During the session, pupils faced one another and slowly walked forward, asking for permission at each step until the person...
Posted 23 Jan
Informal Vocal Concert – 21 January 2026
The weather was wild and unpleasant outside, but in many ways this made coming into the Chapel to hear the Informal Vocal Concert on Wednesday all the more welcoming and enjoyable. Most of the audience were keen to accept a...
Posted 23 Jan
Artist of the moment 2025/26
The art department regularly recognises the achievements of individual pupils in the senior 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 23 Jan
Ökoscoop project with Goethe Institute
On January 22, we took part in a German environmental project with the Goethe institute. Our remit was to address an environmental issue concerning our community. We decided to look at recycling within our school, researching the feasibility of using...
Posted 21 Jan
Comets club explores business and economics
This week, Comets Club visited the senior school to learn more about business and economics. Perfectly timed ahead of the Make £5 Grow Virgin Money challenge, the pupils explored key concepts such as revenue and costs. As part of a...
Posted 21 Jan
A closer look at rocks and fossils
Form One have been exploring their new science topic on rocks and fossils. The pupils have been investigating different types of rocks and experimenting with their properties, including permeability, absorbency, buoyancy and hardness. Through hands on investigations, the pupils observed...
Oxford success for Lali, Max and Tyler 🎓
Many congratulations to all three pupils on their offers from the University of Oxford. Lali and Max have offers to study Biology, while Tyler has an offer to study Classics.
Huge credit to all those who applied and reached the interview stage. We also wish the best of luck to our pupils who are awaiting tomorrow’s news of Cambridge offers 🙌 ... See MoreSee Less
📢 We are seeking a practical, organised, and enthusiastic DT Technician to join our Design and Technology department.
Working closely with teachers and students, the successful candidate will support practical teaching by preparing materials and resources, maintaining tools, equipment and machinery, and promoting safe working practices within well-maintained workshops.
🕛 The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 6 February. Apply now via the link in our bio.
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A new block fixture for our netball squads today. Home & away against @kesbathsport The opportunity for our seniors to play at @teambathnetball_ and great to be able to host 6 games at U13 & U12. Thank you for hosting and those who made the journey up and down the M5! Hope to be able to repeat it again. @exeterschooluk #netball #schoolnetball #southwestnetball #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
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