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Aspire & Flourish
a warm welcome
Louise Simpson
Hello and welcome to The 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 14 Apr
Snowdonia Adventure Training 2025
It is the time of year where those keen individuals from CCF cadets throw themselves into a challenging environment in Snowdonia (Eryri) and embark on adventurous training. Adventure training is designed to take cadets outside their comfort zone. Its aim...
Posted 11 Apr
Easter reflections from Rev. Close
In my time as a parish priest people always thought Christmas would be the hardest time in the year for me but, in reality, I found Christmas quite easy. Yes, there were lots of services, but it is a wonderfully...
Posted 4 Apr
Schools Challenge Quiz
On Thursday 27 March, two teams took part in the National Schools Challenge Quiz Competition. The teams were well led by Toby P and Henry B from the sixth form. Toby writes: On Thursday 27 March, the schoolβs quiz team...
Posted 1 Apr
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 1 Apr
Founder’s Day 2025
The sun shone down on this year’s annual Founders’ Day service at Exeter Cathedral, where the whole school community came together to proudly celebrate almost 400 years of history at Exeter School. The picturesque setting provided the perfect backdrop for...
Posted 1 Apr
Annual CCF RAF Nitex
The Annual CCF RAF Nitex was held on Woodbury Common. One of the highlights of the RAF calendar, the whole section headed out to Woodbury at the end of the day on Friday. The sixth form non-commissioned officer (NCO) led...
2 days ago
Today is also World Heritage Day and in our schools near 400 year history there has been plenty of change; especially to our campus. The school has been located at a number of locations in the city before moving to its current site in 1880.
Why not take a look at our recent Founders' Day celebrations below, where the whole school community came together to honour the history of the school since it was founded in 1633.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXIC-q98dVE
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"I hope Easter is a wonderful, happy and joyful time for you but for those who are in the midst of pain and grief, struggle or challenge I say this; hold on, even in the darkest times there is hope. On Good Friday, it is hard to see the light of Easter Sunday, but it is coming. As a young man in my 20s and early 30s, I used to speak those same words without a true understanding of what I was saying and it was not until I had experienced significant loss and grief personally that I was able to understand what those words really mean. Now I know that they are not easy, but I believe them to be true. Hold on, and if you feel like your grip might not be strong enough today, then reach out, sometimes we need someone to hold on to us.
One last thought, in the end, if nothing else, Easter is a great time to eat as much chocolate as you like and not feel guilty.
Easter blessings to you and those you love."
Rev. Close
You can read his full Easter message via the link in our bio
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Our junior school pupils put on their running shoes for house cross country on Monday! What a great event and well done to all the pupilsβ¦β¦.and Miss Read & Mrs Wopshott ! π πββοΈ πββοΈ π @exeterschooluk #keeponrunning #housespirit #crosscountry #runfast #determination
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