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Aspire & Flourish
a warm welcome
Louise Simpson
Hello and a very warm welcome to our school.
Exeter School is a very special place, founded almost four centuries ago, we remain a place of contemporary learning, of excitement and of opportunity and as you explore what we have to offer you will see that each Exonian is proudly unique, and proudly purposeful.
Louise Simpson
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A school of great character
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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 19 Jul
Meet our alumnus – Captain Joe Welch (1954-1957)
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 remember about settling in here at Exeter School? I was...
Posted 19 Jul
Meet our alumna – Sophie Gibbins (2011-2018)
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 went on to study Physics at the University of Birmingham,...
Posted 19 Jul
Meet our alumnus – Adam Feest KC (1981-1988)
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 of the UK’s oldest chambers and third largest set of...
Posted 19 Jul
Meet our alumnus – Richard Penny (1987-1994)
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 was an Army sixth form Scholar (along with John Evennett...
Posted 19 Jul
Meet our alumnus – Rory Cox (1994-2000)
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 Andrews must keep you extremely busy, was it difficult to...
Posted 18 Jul
Sailing regional championships
Congratulations to Exeter school pupils Berenice and Annabel (L5), Will (4th form), Tom (3rd form), Sebastian (3rd form) and Archie (4th form)who competed in the regional championships at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing academy on the 22nd and 23rd of...
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Our cadets have had a packed week at our RAF Summer Camp ☀
They had a whole host of activities, including (but not limited to) high ropes, archery, a gliding simulator, kayaking, and seeing the Red Arrows!
They had a brilliant time, made good friends and enjoyed the array of activities on offer.
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Our cadets have had a packed week at our RAF Summer Camp ☀
They had a whole host of activities, including (but not limited to) high ropes, archery, a gliding simulator, kayaking, and seeing the Red Arrows!
They had a brilliant time, made good friends and enjoyed the array of activities on offer.
#schoolofgreatcharacter #exeterschools #independentschoolsuk #inspireandchallenge #exonianlife
Huge congratulations to Mo (L5) who has been selected to represent the South and West Region U15s in the 2024 Bunbury Festival this summer! He’s a year young and joins a short list of Exonians to play in the festival @bengreendog @tom_lammonby
He has also been invited to attend a spin development day on the 14th of July at England Cricket’s National Performance Centre at Loughborough. This session will be led by former international bowlers and current spin coaches Graeme Swann and Mushtaq Ahmed!
Amazing Mo 🙌🏻
@devoncricket #cricket #bunburyfestival #spin #cricket #exeterschoolsport
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
