Exeter School is a co-educational school which admits pupils at 11+, 12+, 13+ and in the sixth form. The Headmaster, Neil Gamble, is a member of HMC.
Although the School is strongly academic, the emphasis is on the development of the whole person. The arts (regular major dramatic, musical and art events) and games (eleven different sports as well as outward bound activities) have a central position. The spiritual and moral dimension is not restricted to School Chapel activity but permeates much else besides.
All pupils are required to engage in 'service' to others, either through the CCF, St John's Ambulance Unit, Community Service groups or the School itself.
Regular exchanges are arranged with France, Germany and Spain, and trips abroad of all kinds are organised every year.
Day pupils come from a wide area of South West England (Dartmouth to Lyme Regis) and mainly from Devon Primary School at 11+, Exeter Middle Schools at 12+, Traditional Prep Schools at 13+ and maintained or independent schools at 16+, representing a broad cross-section of the community.
Financial assistance by means of the Assisted Places Scheme and Governors' Awards at present is available to about 30% of our intake. The School enjoys a local and national reputation for its academic achievement and the demand for places is high.
The atmosphere and regime are relaxed, caring and friendly, but the staff insist on a good workrate and the highest standards of performance and behaviour. Over 90% of students go on to university, 40% following a Gap Year, and about 15 pupils annually take up places at Oxford and Cambridge.
The School possesses excellent facilities, including a specially equipped drama studio, two IT rooms and a superb Astroturf sports arena.
