Exeter School believes education stretches far beyond classrooms and timetables. Real learning happens outside exam specifications too. Sport, music, art, and drama shape the lives of many pupils here. These pursuits build confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships.
Our academic week runs to 25 periods, but school life doesn’t stop there. Beyond the curriculum, opportunities for enrichment abound. Pupils can join a wide range of thriving clubs throughout the year. Some clubs meet weekly; others gather for termly projects and events. Either way, there’s always something new to try.
Sport plays a central role in senior school life at Exeter School. Pupils can join teams across rugby, hockey, netball, and athletics, among many others. Training builds fitness and teamwork in equal measure. Fixtures against other schools add competitive edge and school pride.
Music and drama give pupils a different kind of stage. Choirs, orchestras, and ensembles welcome musicians of every level. Drama productions run throughout the year, from intimate studio pieces to full-scale performances. Pupils gain confidence performing in front of an audience. They also learn to collaborate under pressure, a skill that serves them well beyond school.
Art and creative clubs round out our enrichment offer. Pupils explore painting, sculpture, photography, and design in a relaxed, supportive setting. Many discover talents they never knew they had. Others simply enjoy the chance to create something outside academic pressure.
Enrichment activities at Exeter School go further still. Debating societies sharpen argument and public speaking. Coding clubs introduce pupils to computer science fundamentals. Community service groups connect pupils with causes beyond school gates. Whatever a pupil’s interest, there’s likely a club built around it.
We’ve gathered the full range in our senior school clubs and activities booklet. Take a look below for a flavour of what’s on offer throughout the year. New pupils often find their closest friendships through a shared club, not a shared classroom. Current pupils tell us the same thing every year. Clubs shape school life just as much as lessons do.
Explore the booklet, find something that sparks your interest, and get involved. At Exeter School, enrichment isn’t an afterthought. It’s part of what makes us who we are.
