MixedIndependent

Exeter School

Exeter, Devon, South West · EX2 4NS

Spanning ages seven to eighteen, Exeter School is a co-educational independent day school with a Christian character and a roll of around 768 pupils, including a sizeable sixth form of 218. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated both education quality and personal development as excellent, though it should be noted that the school did not meet ISI compliance standards at its most recent inspection, a point parents may wish to explore directly. Nearly a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a broad and inclusive intake. The school is currently led by acting head Graham Bone.

768

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£20,994

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 7-18
Pupils: 768
Location: Exeter, Devon, South West
Website: http://www.exeterschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01392 258712

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Acting head Graham Bone

Latest results

Attainment 8

22.8

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

69%

A-level A*-A

55%

A-level A*-B

84%

Teaching & academics

At A-level, results are strong, with 55% of grades at A*-A and 84% at A*-B, and the sixth-form curriculum leans towards the sciences and mathematics alongside humanities such as History, English Literature and Economics. GCSE outcomes show 69% of grades at 9-7. Languages are a notable strength, with French, German, Spanish and Chinese all offered, and the qualification mix extends to BTEC and the EPQ.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 218

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyHistoryEnglish LiteratureEconomicsPsychology

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTECEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 24.16%
EHC plans: 0.1%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Academic scholarshipAcademic exhibitionDrama scholarshipSports scholarshipEntrance Prizes

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanishChinese

Popular GCSE subjects

English LiteratureGeographyDramaMusicLatinArt & Design

Sport

Main sports

RugbyCricketNetballHockey

Beyond the classroom

Sport is well established, with rugby, cricket, netball and hockey forming the core of the programme. Creative pursuits also feature prominently, reflected in popular GCSE choices such as Drama, Music and Art & Design, and supported by dedicated drama and sports scholarships.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: Christian
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Mobile phones not allowed below sixth form without teacher permission. Sixth form pupils allowed to use phones outside lesson time

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £15,897 - £20,994

Nine free places per year for external candidates whose families would otherwise be unable to afford it, funded by donations from former pupils

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 12 November 2024

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The last word

A well-rounded Devon day school with excellent ISI marks for teaching and personal development and impressive A-level results; the unmet compliance finding is worth a direct conversation before applying.

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