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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 13 Sep
National cup success and a great start to the rugby season
The 1st XV continued their successful start to the season on Wednesday with a 54-15 win against Wellington School in the National continental cup. A superb first half performance, which saw them score 40 points was the foundation of an...
Posted 13 Sep
Pennywell Farm team building & U14 hockey success
The senior hockey girls were treated to a team building session with Mrs Hayden at Pennywell Farm on Thursday evening as they geared up to a term of hockey fixtures. The girls loved pizza in the barn and did a...
Posted 13 Sep
OE Touch Rugby Tournament 2024
On Saturday, 7 September, we were delighted to host our inaugural OE Touch Rugby Tournament in support of Wooden Spoon, a charity known as “the children’s charity of rugby.” The origins of the charity offer a light-hearted reminder of how...
Posted 13 Sep
Sailing takes pupils to Denmark
Jack (L6), Polly (U5) and Kirsty (U6) all competed in the 29er Typhoon UK National Championships at Royal Lymington Yacht Club in August, where Jack was placed 3rd Junior along with his helm Merryn. Jack also competed at the 29er Worlds in Denmark...
Posted 6 Sep
Thanks to Sixth Formers leading Royal Institution Physics Masterclasses
What are The Royal Institution Masterclasses? The Royal Institution Masterclasses are extra curricular workshops in mathematics or computer science. They are organised in schools and universities across the UK, as well as in other STEM – related organisations. They are...
Posted 23 Aug
Exeter School celebrates fantastic GCSE Results
Exeter School, one of the South West’s leading independent schools, congratulates our Year 11 pupils on their excellent GCSE results. Three pupils have achieved eleven grade 9 GCSEs each and will study a combination of maths, further maths, geography, biology,...
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Catch alumnus Adam Dodd (2021-2023) on BBC2 on Monday at 8pm!
Adam represents Manchester in University Challenge, competing against Imperial College London - we'll let you see how it goes for yourself! Adam shared this photo with us recently and recounted his time at Exeter School for his sixth form years. He was a proud recipient of a bursary and has gone on to study medicine. He wishes to give thanks for all that the school and donors made possible. We love our supportive culture 🥰
If you'd like to know more about our scholarships and bursaries, head over to our website now - www.exeterschool.org.uk/admissions/burExeter School Alumniool Alumni
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Did you know that today is World Fencing Day? We`re using it to give a big shout out to Cassidy in Lower Fifth (Year 9).
Cassidy won first place in the England Youth Championships U13 women`s foil in Hatfield at the end of June and third place at the British Youth Championships U14 women`s foil in Sheffield in May with @britishfencing.
Speak to Cassidy if you`re interested in putting a fine point on it yourself! En garde!
#fencing #worldfencingday #exeterschools #independentschools #talkeducation #schoolofgreatcharacter #britishyouthchampionships #womensfoil #englandyouthchampionships #engarde #devonschools #fencingchampion #exschsports
Senior hockey team building - thank you @pennywellfarm for having us for an evening of fun team building ahead of the senior girls’ hockey season. Pizza, tractors, bouncy castles, piglets, bunnies, team challenges and a thought provoking talk on team work and the power of positive thinking. @exeterschooluk #teamwork #hockey #pennywellfarm
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
