Exeter School
School summary
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.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
69%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
55%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
84%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 12 November 2024
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.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Acting head · Graham Bone
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 218
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
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.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 24.16%
- EHC plans
- 0.1%
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones not allowed below sixth form without teacher permission. Sixth form pupils allowed to use phones outside lesson time
Fees & bursaries
- 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
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.