About the school
Exeter School says pupils move to Exeter Junior School from Year 3 and then Exeter Senior School from Year 7. It describes itself as an academically selective school, with selection based on entry tests, interview and references from the pupil’s current school.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Whole School Open Day on Saturday 26 September 2026 from 9.30am.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Exeter School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For entry in September 2027, assessments may be sat either on a group testing day in January or at a pre-arranged sitting with the Admissions office. The school also advertises a Whole School Open Day on 2026-09-26.
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