We are delighted to congratulate William W (Upper Fifth), Tom S (Middle Fifth) and Stefan A (Middle Fifth) on their selection to the prestigious RYA Youth Transition Squads. William and Tom have secured places in the 29er Squad, while Stefan has earned his spot in the ILCA Squad. This is a significant achievement. Their selection recognises the dedication, commitment and outstanding performance all three boys have shown in competitive sailing. Selection to the RYA Youth Transition Programme gives our pupils access to expert coaching from the Royal Yachting Association, detailed performance analysis, and structured fitness and development programmes. Together, these resources support young sailors as they prepare for major national and international youth championships. This milestone marks an exciting step in each...

Congratulations to Exeter School gymnast Samantha, who competed at the Southwest Championships on Sunday 27 September 2026 and came home with a gold medal. Held at the Wiltshire School of Gymnastics, the competition saw Samantha represent Exeter in the U12 Bronze Classic Challenge Floor event, going up against 19 gymnasts from across the region, including Bristol, Camborne, Peterborough, Barnstaple, Truro, Wiltshire, Swindon, Axminster and Paignton. Samantha claimed 1st place on Floor in her category, a fantastic result reflecting the hard work and dedication she has put into her gymnastics. Everyone at Exeter School is incredibly proud of Samantha’s achievement, and delighted to share her success with the whole school community. Well done, Samantha!

Congratulations to Exeter School gymnast Rafa, who competed in the U12 Southwest Grades competition for men’s artistic gymnastics on Sunday and came home with an outstanding medal haul. Rafa took gold on three pieces of apparatus, the pommel horse, high bar and parallel bars, before going on to win the overall bronze medal, placing him among the top three all-round gymnasts in his age group. A brilliant achievement! His performance has now earned him a place in the Southwest squad, and next month he will represent the region at the national competition, taking on the country’s best young gymnasts. Everyone at Exeter School is incredibly proud of Rafa’s hard work, dedication and success, and we will be cheering him on...

The Exeter School swimming team has made a real splash this term, taking on two big events in quick succession. From pupils racing for the school for the first time to our returning team members, every swimmer rose to the challenge. The team opened the season at Millfield School, competing in the Southwest regional heat of the English Schools’ Swimming Association (ESSA) relays. This is arguably one of the most competitive fixtures of the whole season, and the pressure was on. Swimmers across all age groups performed well and showed brilliant teamwork, supporting each other throughout a demanding, high-stakes event. Home Gala Success Just a few days later, the team was back in the water for a home swimming gala...

Our Lower 2 and Upper 2 children kicked off the sporting year in style, travelling to Taunton School for their first match day of the year. The afternoon was packed with hockey and rugby fixtures, and our young players made the most of every minute on the pitch. This match day gave every single child in Lower 2 and Upper 2 the chance to represent Exeter Junior School. Across both sports, our pupils played some excellent matches and proudly wore the school colours against Taunton School. The afternoon at a glance: Venue: Taunton School Sports: hockey and rugby Players: every child in Lower 2 and Upper 2 Highlights: excellent matches played across both sports Our children brought huge enthusiasm to...

We are delighted to celebrate Exeter School pupil Lamorna, who rode for the England team at the Four Nations Cup, hosted by Osberton International Horse Trials. Over four days, she took on dressage, showjumping and a challenging cross country course. She came away with an individual fifth place, a personal best in international competition, and a team win for England. Lamorna opened her competition with a solid performance in the dressage. She then followed it with a great round of showjumping in a packed arena, keeping England firmly in contention. The cross country course was technical, with well-built fences to test horse and rider. Lamorna produced a wonderful run, finishing within the optimum time to secure a double clear. Forty...

It has been a whirlwind couple of weeks for one talented Exeter School pupil. Finn has represented Devon, Newton Abbot and Exeter across three separate water polo competitions, picking up a trophy, a table-topping finish and a well-earned silver medal along the way. Devon Triumph at the Inter-Counties U17 Tournament The weekend before last, Finn lined up for Devon in the Inter-Counties U17 competition at Millfield. The team battled through to the final, where Finn scored a superb goal in the deciding match against Gloucester to help seal victory for Devon. Newton Abbot Go Top of the Table Last weekend, Finn travelled to Walsall to play for Newton Abbot in the first round of the Junior Men’s U18 Conference League....

Two of our talented pupils have brought home a Bronze medal from one of the biggest stages in youth sport. Omar and Penelope were selected from just 20 boys and girls across the Home Nations to compete in the School Games triathlon finals — and they didn’t disappoint. The School Games Finals took place over four action-packed days at Loughborough University, a home turf for elite young athletes.National governing bodies, including British Triathlon, hand-picked the strongest talent from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to race for their region or nation. Standing out among that calibre of competition is no small feat, and Omar and Penelope earned their places through months of hard work, dedication and grit. The commentator dubbed Omar...

Exeter School is proud of Sam, who completed two half marathons within a single week. During the same period, this dedicated Exeter School pupil also partnered with a former professional rugby player to support an incredible charity world-record challenge. Sam proudly represented Exeter School by completing his first-ever half marathon. He ran alongside former professional rugby player David ‘Jacko’ Jackson and Simon Beatham, Director of Rugby at Nottingham Rugby Club. It was a brilliant introduction to long-distance running, and Sam clearly caught the bug. Sam enjoyed the experience so much that he met up with Jacko again later in the week and went on to complete his second half marathon. Two half marathons in one week is a serious achievement...

Exeter School is celebrating outstanding hockey success this summer. Exeter School has selected a talented group of pupils to represent West Panthers at the South West’s most competitive tournaments. Competing against strong sides from Cheltenham, Bournemouth, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Avon, our pupils have shown real skill and determination. They have displayed team spirit, bringing home silverware, individual honours and unforgettable experiences along the way. U14 Mercia Cup: Silver, Gold and a Star Goalkeeper Henry, Benjamin, Zach, Eva and Ella flew the flag for Exeter School at the U14 Mercia Cup. The boys’ team battled hard and finished second overall. The girls’ team finished fourth in the main competition before bouncing back to win the indoor tournament outright. Henry capped...