My final newsletter of the autumn term is available to read on MSP here.
There is also a letter from the Chair of Governors available here.
We take this opportunity to wish you a very merry Christmas and a safe and healthy start to 2024.
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 media.
Cecily in Fourth Form used the Sketchbook App on her iPad to develop her ideas to create this lovely festive wrapping paper. She has taken inspiration from the striking designs of The Bloomsbury Group, particularly those of Vanessa Bell. Well done Cecily.
It’s a wrap! A total of 102 rugby matches, 58 hockey fixtures, 4 swimming galas, two cross-country events, 10 netball matches, three squash fixtures, a Rugby Tens tournament, national netball competitions, and much more. Well done to everyone involved. To the pupils for their effort and engagement, to the committed staff who have given their time, and to the parents and families who have supported, a big thank you.
It has been a term full of success, with county titles for our U14, U13, and U12 hockey teams, amazing progress, some standout performances for our senior hockey teams, and our first mixed hockey tour to Holland in the October half term. I’m sure everyone who went on the trip would agree that it was hugely enjoyable and a big success. It was also a fantastic rugby season, and we were pleased to be able to field an A&B all the way up to the U15s this season! Once again, the senior teams were in great form, and the 1st XV were a delight to watch when they were in full flow. There were standout seasons for the U15s and U12s. In fact, the U15s haven’t quite finished and will play in the regional final against Beechen Cliff, Bath, for a place in the national plate QF in the new year. For many of our upper-6 athletes, the past two weeks will have seen them play their final matches for the school rugby and hockey teams. Thank you for all the time they have given to their sport and their teammates over the years.
We have also had netball cup runs for the 1st team, U14A, and U13A. We can’t wait for next term and a busy netball schedule. Our footballers have made a fabulous start to the season and will be looking forward to their league campaign in the new year. A very special mention goes to Jess in L6, who became the first ever female pupil to represent the school 1st XI. The cross country teams had tremendous success at the Exeter district and East Devon events, 13 pupils have qualified for the Devon championships in the new year. Our swimming teams have been busy with four friendly galas as well as regional and national events. Six teams competed in the regional heat of school relays in September, with the intermediate boys qualifying for the finals in London. A solid performance by the team placed them 14th in the country in both the medley and freestyle relays.
We have also reported on individual sporting success throughout the term. The following examples highlight the variety of talent on display at the school. Kaleb in L6 won a gold medal at the national kick boxing championships; Nell in L6 was recently named Team Bath U17 captain; Oliver and Nate in L6 have been selected in the starting squad for the Exeter Chiefs U17s after the break; and Anya in L6 and Jenna in L5 were crowned national kite surfing champions earlier in the term.
We can’t wait to start a new sporting calendar year and hear about more success for the school teams and school community. In the meantime, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a brilliant 2024.
In the last geography lesson of the autumn term and to celebrate the start of a new topic on plate tectonics, three Lower Sixth pupils created a wonderful 3D world,...
It’s a wrap! A total of 102 rugby matches, 58 hockey fixtures, 4 swimming galas, two cross-country events, 10 netball matches, three squash fixtures, a Rugby Tens tournament, national netball...
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...
The Upper Sixth A Level Business Studies trip was a journey into the beating heart of industry in the Midlands! From handcrafted luxury cars to the sweet success of marketing...
The two competitions marked the end of the Autumn term for CCF. The Middle Fifth pupils are put through their paces in drill, military knowledge, and first aid in the...
Our houses, Collins and Acland have raised over £4000 for the Alzheimer’s Society so far, including an all-night swimathon, numerous cake sales, and a non-school uniform day in the summer...
It’s a wrap! A total of 102 rugby matches, 58 hockey fixtures, 4 swimming galas, two cross-country events, 10 netball matches, three squash fixtures, a Rugby Tens tournament, national netball...
Monty in L5 participated the Devon Schools Ski Competition held at Torquay Dry Ski slope on 20 November with 90 competitors. The race is open to any pupil of a...
Congratulations to the senior boys who performed exceptionally at the national relay finals last Saturday. The boys took 1.11 seconds off their qualifying time for the 4 x 50 m...
Over the half term break 35 senior hockey players and four members of staff travelled to Utrecht in the Netherlands for the senior hockey tour. During an action packed six...
The senior school cross country teams were in action this week competing in the Exeter district event at Blundell’s. Teams from 3F (U12), 4F/L5 (U14) and M5/U5 (U16) raced in...
The school hosted a fabulous day of rugby yesterday with nine visiting schools joining our own U15s to compete in the annual Exeter School 10s. There was some impressive rugby...
Our U13 girls were crowned county champions yesterday. Well done girls! 🙌🏻🏆
#cricket #girlscricket #champions #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
Great week for Millie (4F) who was involved in both county finals. Millie took 5 wickets in the U15 final! 🙌🏻 #cricket #girlscricket #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgrestcharacter
Great week for girls’ cricket. Both the U15s & U13s were crowned county champions 🏆💥🙌🏻…well done to everyone involved. A number from each squad will be involved in @devoncricket squads this summer. Looking forward to filling their progress! @exeterschooluk #cricket #schoolscricket #girlscricket #countychampions #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
A shout out to our @exeterschooluk swimmers ahead of an exciting summer of action!
James B, Evie H (M5) and Holly J (4F) will be racing at the Aquatic GB Next Gen Championships, an event described as a key end-of-season meet which provides a platform for the next generation of swimming talent to race against the best swimmers in their age group. Harry A (U5) will be competing at the Swim England National summer meet. We wish them the very best of luck.
#swimfast #swimming #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
The U13s continued their brilliant season with victory at the @mount.kelly 6 a-side tournament on Wednesday 🏆 🙌🏻
Thank you to our hosts for organising a brilliant day of cricket! #cricket #schoolscricket #exeterschoolsport #endeavour #schoolofgreatcharacter
The annual Staff XI vs 2nd XI fixture resulted in victory for the staff. Mr G scoring the winning runs in style! Great fun had by all @exeterschooluk #cricket #staffcricket #teamwork #schoolofgreatcharacter
Well done to Julius (4F) who recently took part in a concert in Birmingham as part of the National Children`s Orchestra Projects programme. A great experience to play with other young musicians from across the country. 🎺
(@nco_gb #exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #nationalchildrensorchestra #sharingconcert #youngmusician
Exeter School is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Adrian Rainbow as the next Head of Exeter School, starting in September 2026.
Chair of Governors at Exeter School, Ms Gillian Hodgetts, said: “We are delighted to have recruited someone of Dr Rainbow’s calibre to lead Exeter School. As we look ahead to the school’s 400-year anniversary in 2033, this appointment marks the start of a new era."
Dr Rainbow commented: “It is a great honour to have been appointed the next Head of Exeter School. From my first encounters, I have been struck by the warmth and shared sense of purpose across the community."
Head over to our website and check out our latest news for more details.
#newhead #independentschoolsuk #talkeducation #goodschoolsguide #exeterschools
Our U13 girls were crowned county champions yesterday. Well done girls! 🙌🏻🏆
#cricket #girlscricket #champions #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
Great week for Millie (4F) who was involved in both county finals. Millie took 5 wickets in the U15 final! 🙌🏻 #cricket #girlscricket #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgrestcharacter
Great week for girls’ cricket. Both the U15s & U13s were crowned county champions 🏆💥🙌🏻…well done to everyone involved. A number from each squad will be involved in @devoncricket squads this summer. Looking forward to filling their progress! @exeterschooluk #cricket #schoolscricket #girlscricket #countychampions #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
A shout out to our @exeterschooluk swimmers ahead of an exciting summer of action!
James B, Evie H (M5) and Holly J (4F) will be racing at the Aquatic GB Next Gen Championships, an event described as a key end-of-season meet which provides a platform for the next generation of swimming talent to race against the best swimmers in their age group. Harry A (U5) will be competing at the Swim England National summer meet. We wish them the very best of luck.
#swimfast #swimming #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
The U13s continued their brilliant season with victory at the @mount.kelly 6 a-side tournament on Wednesday 🏆 🙌🏻
Thank you to our hosts for organising a brilliant day of cricket! #cricket #schoolscricket #exeterschoolsport #endeavour #schoolofgreatcharacter
The annual Staff XI vs 2nd XI fixture resulted in victory for the staff. Mr G scoring the winning runs in style! Great fun had by all @exeterschooluk #cricket #staffcricket #teamwork #schoolofgreatcharacter
Two competitive matches against the @mccofficial and Devon Dumplings this week. Congratulations to Freddie & Nate on their award of cricket colours in recognition of their performances and contributions to school cricket. Big well done also to U6 Ryan who has also made significant contribution. @exeterschooluk #cricket #colours #mcc #commitment
Great to welcome @sportatwells to Exeter for cricket fixtures this weekend. Great photos @marklockettphotography #cricket #teamwork #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
Congratulations to @exeterschooluk U13 players Henry, Zach, Ben & Harry who all represented the @westpanthershockey at Nottingham over the weekend! @exschsports @iscahockeyclubjuniors #hockey #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
There have been some brilliant athletics performances over the past two weeks with our pupils competing at the Blundell’s and Mount Kelly events @exeterschooluk #runjumpthrow #athletics #endeavour #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
A brilliant block of cricket against @blundells_sport
Four junior boys and three junior girls matches in the morning. Great photos from @marklockettphotography
#cricket #schoolcricket #nationalt20cup #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #devoncricket @devoncricket
A brilliant block of cricket against @blundells_sport
A fantastic match for the U15As and some great match ups across the day. Great photos from @marklockettphotography
#cricket #schoolcricket #nationalt20cup #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #devoncricket @devoncricket
