Exeter School
URN: 113607 • Exeter EX2 4NS
Overview
- Name
- Exeter School
- URN
- 113607
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 48.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Simpson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01392307080
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Victoria Park Road, Exeter EX2 4NS
Summary
Exeter School, located in Exeter, Devon, is an independent co-educational institution with a history spanning nearly 400 years. The school serves approximately 956 pupils and offers a comprehensive educational journey from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, Exeter School aims to prepare students for the challenges of modern life while fostering a supportive and inclusive community.
The school boasts extensive facilities across its 25-acre campus, including sports fields, an indoor sports hall, and a climbing wall, which contribute to a well-rounded curriculum that prioritises both academic and extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to engage in various enrichment opportunities, helping them develop skills beyond the classroom.
Exeter School is committed to nurturing each pupil’s potential and character, promoting a culture of excellence and personal growth. The school’s pastoral care system ensures that students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially, creating a positive environment for learning and development.
The school boasts extensive facilities across its 25-acre campus, including sports fields, an indoor sports hall, and a climbing wall, which contribute to a well-rounded curriculum that prioritises both academic and extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to engage in various enrichment opportunities, helping them develop skills beyond the classroom.
Exeter School is committed to nurturing each pupil’s potential and character, promoting a culture of excellence and personal growth. The school’s pastoral care system ensures that students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially, creating a positive environment for learning and development.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- A Day at the Senior School (sen)
- Senior School Admissions (sen)
- Moving to the Senior School (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- Beyond the Senior School Curriculum (sen)
- Pastoral Care in the Senior School (sen)
- Senior School Curriculum (sen)
- Senior School Learning Support (sen)
- Senior School Subjects (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Vranch House School (61.3)
- University of Exeter (60.2)
- Torlands Academy (58.2)
- Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School (56.7)
- The Outdoors School (56.1)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 956 | 589 | 367 | 1000 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 966 | 599 | 367 | 1000 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 945 | 582 | 363 | 1000 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 945 | 582 | 363 | 930 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 937 | 579 | 358 | 930 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 922 | 551 | 371 | 930 | 0.00 |
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