Exeter School

The school may share information and cooperate with other agencies when pupil-welfare concerns arise.

“Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a pupil’s welfare.”

The school commits to safeguarding all pupils and continuously improving its safeguarding procedures and culture.

“At Exeter School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. We seek to develop and improve our safeguarding policies and procedures continuously and to promote a culture of excellence in safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.”

The two-year sixth-form cohort comprises approximately 225 pupils.

“We offer a co-educational experience of approximately 225 pupils spread across the two years of study, with our more structured school setting providing incredible breadth of opportunity inside and outside the classroom.”

Pupils in Year 10 and above can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme through the Friday 8 programme.

“In addition to extra-curricular activities the school offers a special ‘Friday 8’ programme for pupils in Year 10 and above. This provides pupils the opportunity to join either the [Combined Cadet Force (CCF)](https://combinedcadetforce.org.uk/), comprising a Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and Army Section, or the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme (DofE).”

Sixth-form pupils can pursue community service and volunteering, sports leadership, magazine editing, and participation in a musical group.

“In sixth form the Friday 8 programme is expanded with opportunities for pupils to take part in community service, become a sports leader, form part of the Exonian magazine editing team, join the musical group SWUNK, or take part in our community volunteering group.”

The school prioritises relationships and knowing each pupil individually.

“We believe that relationships are key. It is important that we know every pupil as an individual.”

The house system fosters family, belonging and community across year groups through Upper Sixth.

“The house system provides a sense of family and belonging within the school environment. Each pupil is assigned to one of our five houses on entry. Each house contains pupils across the year groups, from the Third Form (Year 7) right through to the Upper Sixth (Year 13).”

The sixth-form Friday 8 programme includes community service, sports leadership, magazine editing, music, and community volunteering.

“In sixth form the Friday 8 programme is expanded with opportunities for pupils to take part in community service, become a sports leader, form part of the Exonian magazine editing team, join the musical group SWUNK, or take part in our community volunteering group.”

The school has a dedicated Sixth Form Centre.

“Sixth Form Centre”

The admissions team is available to answer questions by email.

“The admissions team is happy to answer your questions and can be contacted on admissions@exeterschool.org.uk.”

The school offers open events and taster days, including options covering sixth-form applicants aged 7–18.

“Book a junior, senior or sixth form open event or taster (ages 7-18)”

Sixth-form pupils receive expert individual support with UCAS applications from house staff.

“At sixth form level they provide expert individual support through the UCAS process.”

The programme provides UCAS and university-choice guidance, preparation for Oxbridge and clinical courses, and guidance about degree-based apprenticeships.

“Including guidance on course and university choices, and understanding the UCAS application process. This includes our successful programme for pupils who wish to apply for very competitive courses and/or highly selective universities, including our Oxbridge and clinical courses preparation groups. Guidance is also given to those looking to apply for degree-based apprenticeships.”

The page reports pupil success in GCSEs, A Levels, BTEC and university admissions, attributing it to application and teacher support.

“Pupils enjoy academic success in GCSEs, A Levels, BTEC and university admissions as a result of high levels of application together with support from dedicated and professional teachers.”

The school describes its academic outcomes as excellent.

“Exeter School offers excellent academic outcomes, a wonderfully wide range of extra-curricular activities, and supportive and caring staff.”