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Could Nucleic Acid Vaccines Save Humanity From The Next Pandemic?

23rd July 2026

Vaccines have been used in humans in one form or another since 1776 when Edward Jenner inoculated 8-year-old James Phillips with cowpox matter providing immunity to smallpox (1). This first…

Underground Minds On Ageing: Is Ageing A Disease, And Should We Try To Treat It?

23rd July 2026

A disease is the “harmful deviation from the healthy structural or functional state of an organism” (Burrows and Scarpelli, 2024). Ageing can be described as the gradual accumulation of changes…

Exeter School swimmers conquer Channel Challenge for Hospiscare

22nd July 2026

What does it take to swim the length of the English Channel without leaving Devon? For 18 Exeter School swimmers, it meant an unforgettable night of endurance, teamwork and community…

Exeter School Cadets Take on Action-Packed Week at Inskip Adventure Camp

22nd July 2026

Exeter School cadets enjoyed a memorable week of teamwork, challenge and adventure at the Inskip Cadet Centre, near Preston, joining pupils from five other schools for a week filled with…

Exeter School’s Ruffles Recognised in UK School Dog of the Year Awards 2026

21st July 2026

We are delighted to share the news that Ruffles, the much-loved school dog belonging to Mr Ayling from Exeter School’s Pre-Prep, has been Highly Commended in the UK School Dog…

Form One Heart Maps Raise More Than £1,200 for Exeter Oncology Department

21st July 2026

Our Form One pupils have demonstrated how creativity, reflection and kindness can come together to make a real difference, raising an incredible £1,278.28 for the Exeter Oncology Department through a…

Exeter School celebrates a landmark year of sporting success

20th July 2026

National champions, international honours and record-breaking achievements have made the 2025–26 academic year one of the most successful in Exeter School’s sporting history. From lifting national trophies to representing England,…

Exeter School Community Raises Nearly £500 for Hospiscare

17th July 2026

The Exeter School community came together at the end of the summer term to raise nearly £500 for Hospiscare through a charity raffle, with pupils, parents, staff and local businesses…

Exeter School Secures Planning Permission for New Padel Courts

17th July 2026

Exeter School is delighted to announce that planning permission has been granted for the construction of new padel courts, with work due to begin shortly. Located adjacent to the school’s astro…

The Wind in the Willows A Third and Fourth Form Production

13th July 2026

Our recent production of The Wind in the Willows was a tremendous success, delighting audiences with a fun, imaginative and energetic performance. Bringing the unforgettable characters of Toad, Badger, Mole…