A remarkably tailored education
A high-calibre sporting education
A happy and purposeful community
A world-class musical education
Heritage and History
Exceptional pupil wellbeing
Spirituality, timelessness and wonder

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We are Exeter's oldest independent school offering girls and boys aged 3-13 a remarkably tailored education.

I’m delighted that you’re visiting our website, and hope that it will provide you with a flavour of what life is like here at Exeter Cathedral School.

We’ve been going for over 800 years, so there is a tremendous amount of history, tradition, culture and heritage in the walls and in the blood. But there is also freshness, dynamism, modern facilities, and a real sense of pride in being an ancient foundation with traditional values and a modern approach, and a place where children can be children.

Exeter Cathedral School is a terrific place and I am hugely proud to be Headmaster of this very fine school. Our website will give you a good insight into what we’re all about, but there’s no substitute of course for a visit in person. Do come and see us at any stage to discover what makes Exeter’s oldest school such a very special place to be – my team and I will be delighted to welcome you.

James Featherstone
Headmaster

Nursery

Ages 3 - 4

Nursery

Ages 3 - 4
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Pre-Prep

Ages 4 - 7

Pre-Prep

Ages 4 - 7
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Prep

Ages 7 - 13

Prep

Ages 7 - 13
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What our pupils say

Our School 
at a glance

220

pupils, boys and girls aged between 3 and 13, attend Exeter Cathedral School

85%

of leavers are awarded scholarships in everything from music to academic, art, drama or sport

#1

Exeter Cathedral School is the only school in Exeter that offers boarding

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Pupils have access to some of the region’s top sporting clubs and venues

The Good Schools Guide review
of Exeter Cathedral School

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