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Aspire & Flourish
a warm welcome
Hello and welcome to Exeter School
Founded almost four centuries ago, our independent school remains a place of contemporary learning, excitement and opportunity. Nestled in the heart of Devon’s most historic city, our school is set within a large, vibrant campus, offering expansive green spaces and state-of-the-art facilities that inspire pupils to thrive.
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A school of great character
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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
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 11 Sep
Captain Elizabeth Godwin (Drake, 2004-2013) 1997-2025
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Captain Elizabeth (Lizzie) Godwin, who attended Exeter School from 2004 to 2013. Lizzie joined the school at the age of seven and is remembered for her warmth, energy and determination....
Posted 1 Sep
2025 Old Exonians Exmouth to Budleigh coast path run
A swelteringly hot Saturday on 28 June 2025 saw the return of the much-anticipated annual Old Exonian cross-country race. This is a point-to-point race between the clifftops of Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton measuring just under 4 miles. And with a...
Posted 22 Aug
Hard work and character rewarded in pupils’ GCSE achievements
Exeter School, one of the South West’s leading independent schools, congratulates our Year 11 pupils on their excellent GCSE results. Three pupils, Toby, Marcus and Casper have achieved the remarkable feat of gaining ten or eleven grade 9s each, the...
Posted 14 Aug
Exeter School leavers celebrate superb A Level results
Exeter School leavers celebrate superb A Level results Exeter School’s 2025 sixth form leavers returned today to share in the celebration of their A Level and BTEC results, reflecting on personal goals achieved, challenges overcome, and the character that defines...
Posted 12 Aug
Max published with the Worldwide Dragonfly Association
Max, in Upper Sixth, has been published in the International Scientific Journal of Odonatology (the scientific study of Odonata, an insect order that includes dragonflies and damselflies) with the Worldwide Dragonfly Association. The paper, co-written with Emmy Fiorella Medina-Espinoza and...
Posted 7 Aug
Amelie’s sailing success
We’re so proud of everything that Amelie, about to move into Upper Fifth (Year 11), gets up to in her sporting field of sailing. But alongside that, she’s become a real ambassador for protecting our waters for future generations. She...
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Our upcoming open morning on Saturday 27 September from 9.30am-12.30pm is a great opportunity for all to connect with us, visit our facilities and answer any questions you may have about your child's education.
We talk about the meaningful moments getting etched in our memories and it's days like these where our pupils make a difference by being the ambassadors.
You have the opportunity to tour the school with them, stop off in classrooms and partake of activities similar to those experienced during the school day and, generally, just get to know us a bit better with no strings attached.
You can also find out more about our scholarships and bursaries available. Whether you're looking for a place now or in the next few years, we'd love to see you.
Register here - exeterschool.openapply.com/events/new?only=Open+Day&_gl=1*nal6cr*_gcl_au*ODIyMjkxOTgwLjE3NTQzODA4....
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Whether you are joining Exeter School for the first time or have been part of our school for many years, we are delighted to invite you to two informal events, designed to help parents reconnect after the summer break and to welcome families who are new to the school.
Mr Bone, our new Head, is especially looking forward to meeting you and will be happy to chat and answer any questions you may have.
You are warmly welcome to attend one or both of the following:
• Wednesday 17 September – Coffee and pastries in the Andrews Hall, 8.30am to 9.15am
• Thursday 18 September – Drinks and canapés in the Butterfield Hall or on the field (location dependent on the weather), 4.00pm to 4.45pm
To help us plan catering, please complete the form in our Linktree in our bio by Monday 15 September.
#coffeemorning #backtoschool #meetthehead #exeterschools #reconnect #welcomeback #community #connections #meettheparents
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Good luck to @exschsports pupils Josh, Marcus and Mo who are off to Surrey tomorrow to play in the semi-finals of U16 ECB Cup. They qualified following a thrilling win the quarter-final vs Essex bowling them out for 149 and chasing the total in less than 25 overs.
@exeterschooluk @devoncricket #countycricket #cricket #exeterschoolsport #devoncricket
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