The Outdoors School
Exeter, Devon, South West · EX2 9QQ
With just 85 pupils on its roll, The Outdoors School is among the smallest independent schools in Exeter, Devon, and that intimate scale shapes its character. Mixed and non-denominational, it takes pupils from age 11 and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The school is led by headteacher Mrs Robyn Vincent. For families drawn to a close-knit community over the anonymity of a large institution, the size will be a defining appeal.
85
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 85
- Location
- Exeter, Devon, South West
- Website
- https://www.theoutdoorsschool.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Robyn Vincent
Teaching & academics
Entry is at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the admissions process. As a small independent school, the modest roll allows for teaching in compact groups where pupils are likely to be well known to their teachers.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, mixed independent in Exeter that will suit families who value a personal, tight-knit setting over scale.
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The Outdoors School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Outdoors School located?
The Outdoors School is located at Straw Barn, Barton Lane, Shillingford Abbot, Exeter, EX2 9QQ.
What type of school is The Outdoors School?
The Outdoors School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend The Outdoors School?
The Outdoors School has approximately 85 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.