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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 2 May
Cricket season gets underway
The school cricket season started last week and, unsurprisingly, the April weather threw a few early season surprises our way with a wet weekend followed by a wonderful week of sunshine. The first block of the season was affected by...
Posted 2 May
Laria’s gymnastics success
Over the Easter break, Laria, in Upper Two, passed her South West Performance Grade One gymnastics exam at ‘working above level’ for Artistic Gymnastics. This means that she is working above the expected level for the grade. She also held...
Posted 2 May
U6 leavers’ fun
This week, pupils in Upper Sixth have been bidding farewell to sixth form life, before they heard off on study leave for their A Level exams. The fun began on Wednesday, with a water fun and inflatables afternoon on Wednesday...
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...
6 hours ago
Calling all Exeter School parents 📣
We would like to invite you to attend a PSHE talk on Tuesday 6 May, from 5-6pm. We will be welcoming back Matt Bubb, from BUBB (Brothers United by Bravery), a passionate mental health advocate, to speak to our parent community about men’s mental health.
Following his impactful talks about mental health last year, Matt returns this year to speak with our current L5 and L6 pupils. We are pleased to extend the opportunity for parents to hear from Matt directly and strongly encourage to attend what promises to be an insightful, moving, and empowering talk.
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Making memories and enjoying their last few days of school 🫶☀️
Our Upper Sixth had a great time at their water fun and inflatables afternoon this week; enjoying the spring weather and having fun before their A Levels begin.
#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #waterslides #classof2025 #summer #bankholiday
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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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