• Exeter School is welcoming, outward-looking and ambitious for every stage of education.
• The school combines academic excellence with strong relationships and a broad co-curricular life.
• The school is confident, modern and notably pastoral.

• A substantial Exeter option for families who want city convenience without sacrificing breadth.
• The all-through structure may appeal to those who value continuity, but the school still feels like a serious senior-school destination in its own right.
• It looks particularly attractive for parents seeking academic ambition with a warm tone.

Exeter School runs admissions across junior, senior and sixth form sections, with key entry points around Years 3, 5, 7, 9 and 12. Published guidance encourages families to visit early, then move through references, interviews and age-appropriate assessment so offers are based on both readiness and fit.

Bursaries are mainly aimed at pupils entering from Year 7 onwards, while scholarships are published at 11+, 13+ and 16+ in areas such as art, drama, music and sport. The school makes clear that awards and means-tested assistance are separate parts of the admissions picture.

• Usually Year 7 and above.
• Exeter says bursaries can reach up to 100% in exceptional circumstances.
• Families should apply through the school’s bursary route and expect a means-tested assessment with annual review.

Exeter School's latest full public inspection messaging centres on the 2024 ISI report, which the school says rated it excellent across all eight reported areas. That is used to support a wider picture of a warm but academically serious all-through school with strong pastoral provision.