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Aspire & Flourish
a warm welcome
Louise Simpson
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.
Louise Simpson
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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 30 Apr
Success at the Schools Challenge Quiz national finals
On Saturday, five of our sixth form pupils, Toby, Henry, Lucas, Caspar and Tyler took part in the national finals of the Schools Challenge Quiz, in Winchester. This competition runs in the same style as University Challenge and over 100...
Posted 25 Apr
Reflections on the German exchange
At the end of last term, we welcomed a number of pupils from Germany as part of our exchange programme. They were able to experience school life, taking part in lessons, as well as exploring the local area. This exchange...
Posted 23 Apr
The Music and Drama Education Awards 2025
In January, one of our peripatetic music teachers, Sam Massey, was one of seven nominees of the Music Inspiration Award at the Music and Drama Education Awards in London. This award recognises an individual music teacher or performer who has...
Posted 14 Apr
Snowdonia Adventure Training 2025
It is the time of year where those keen individuals from CCF cadets throw themselves into a challenging environment in Snowdonia (Eryri) and embark on adventurous training. Adventure training is designed to take cadets outside their comfort zone. Its aim...
Posted 11 Apr
Easter reflections from Rev. Close
In my time as a parish priest people always thought Christmas would be the hardest time in the year for me but, in reality, I found Christmas quite easy. Yes, there were lots of services, but it is a wonderfully...
Posted 4 Apr
Schools Challenge Quiz
On Thursday 27 March, two teams took part in the National Schools Challenge Quiz Competition. The teams were well led by Toby P and Henry B from the sixth form. Toby writes: On Thursday 27 March, the school’s quiz team...
8 hours ago
Our junior school graphic novel club got underway this week, with pupils currently creating their protagonists, settings, a mission and a nemesis! We can't wait to read their stories at the end of term! 📚 ... See MoreSee Less
Upper One have been making the most of the sunshine this morning, sharing the stories they have created as part of their imagination project.
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Great to get the cricket season started. Well done to the 1st XI who won their National School’s cup match by 31 runs this evening. @exeterschooluk #cricket #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
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