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Exeter College learners celebrate record breaking results

Thousands of Exeter College learners are celebrating an exceptional results day after the College achieved a record 99.67% A Level pass rate, above the national average of 97.89%.

The College's incredible results were highlighted by 89% of learners achieving A*-C, more than 10% ahead of the national average of 78% and even surpassing the national average for Grammar Schools for the first time in the College’s history. Sixty-three per cent of learners achieved the high grades of A*-B, well ahead of the national average of 56%.

It was also a brilliant year for T Levels at...

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Devon’s Employment and Youth Hubs on hand to support students receiving exam results

Students receiving their A-Level, AS-Level T-Level and BTEC results today (Thursday 13 August) and GCSE results next week, are being reminded that help and advice is available at Devon’s network of Employment and Youth Hubs.

There are hubs across the county in Barnstaple, Bideford, Crediton, Exeter, Honiton, Ilfracombe, Newton Abbot, Okehampton, and Tiverton, with one due to open in Totnes next Thursday (20 August) on GCSE results day.

They all offer free, friendly support to anyone aged 16 and over who is exploring options for further education, training, or work....

Brand-new £1 million nursery set to open in Cranbrook

A brand-new, purpose-built nursery and pre-school will open in Cranbrook, on the outskirts of Exeter, in September.

The Little Pioneers Cranbrook nursery, located on Elm Drive, will open following an £1 million investment by owners, OurCoop, the UK’s largest independent co-operative Society, and offers 100 spaces for children aged from three months to five years.

Ahead of its upcoming opening, its launch was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony last week attended by the Vice Chair of Cranbrook Town Council, alongside OurCoop directors and executive team.

At the...

First UK specific ADHD toolkit now available to primary schools

A new ADHD toolkit from the University of Exeter is the first of its kind designed specifically to be used in UK primary schools.

On average, at least one child in every classroom will have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with many more who struggle to pay attention, resist impulses to do things like jump out their seat or shout out, or are overly active. School is a particular challenge for children with ADHD, who are at risk of exclusion, mental health problems, and poor attendance.

Existing interventions have shown some effectiveness but are often...

Why More Adults Than Ever Are Taking GCSEs Online

The stereotype of the GCSE student is a sixteen-year-old in school uniform, sitting in a hall with hundreds of peers, clock ticking on the wall. The reality in 2026 is increasingly different. A growing number of adults across the UK, from people in their twenties to those well past retirement age, are enrolling in online GCSE courses to fill gaps in their education that they've carried for years or decades. Some need specific grades for career progression. Others want to prove something to themselves. Whatever the motivation, the...

Thomas Hall Students Create New School Mural with Local Artist Pete the Poet

Students at Thomas Hall School in Exeter have worked with artist Pete Stevenson, known as Pete the Poet, to create a striking new mural that will welcome students and visitors to the school.

The large artwork, installed at the main entrance, has been inspired by the beauty of the grounds and the diversity of the school community. It also reflects the school's values of Belong, Inspire and Grow, with students working alongside Pete to add their own creative touches and help shape the final design.

The mural includes a colourful meadow scene, with students contributing...

Local Education Trust named Large Employer of the Year at Exeter College Apprentice & Employer Awards

The Ted Wragg Trust , a family of 18 schools across Devon, has been named ‘Large Employer of the Year’ at the Exeter College Apprentice & Employer Awards 2026, recognising its outstanding commitment to developing people through apprenticeships.

The award celebrates the trust's work with Exeter College to deliver the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship programme, helping colleagues develop their skills while strengthening the future education workforce across Devon.

Judges praised the trust's collaborative approach to shaping and improving the...

Exwick Heights Pupils Receive Torbay and Devon Civic Award

Twenty-eight year 6 pupils from Exwick Heights Primary School in Exeter have received the Torbay and Devon Civic Award.

To achieve the award, pupils were required to demonstrate their involvement in school and community life, participation in hobbies and activities, support for charitable causes and action to help the environment.

Each pupil compiled a portfolio showcasing their achievements and contributions. During the assessment, they spoke about a wide range of activities, from sports, music and creative hobbies to volunteering, leadership roles in school and...

Why Financial Literacy Should Start Long Before Secondary School

Most parents want their children to leave school with the skills they need to thrive. Reading, writing, and math naturally take centre stage, but one key skill often gets less attention. This skill is financial literacy, and many kids learn it much later.

Many young people first encounter concepts such as budgeting, borrowing, or investing during secondary school, if at all. By then, many attitudes towards money have already begun to form. Research increasingly suggests that introducing financial concepts earlier helps children develop healthy habits that stay with them into...

Isca Fringe Showcases the Extraordinary Talent of Exeter Students

Students, staff and families at Isca Academy in Exeter recently came together for Isca Fringe, a celebration of creativity that transformed the school into a hub of music, drama, art and imagination.

Isca Fringe provides students with the opportunity to showcase their talents and share their passions with the wider school community.

Visitors enjoyed an exciting programme of live drama and music performances, while an impressive exhibition of artwork and photography showcased the creativity, skill and unique perspectives of year 11 students.

More than an evening...

Exeter-based IMP Software supports smarter finance in multi-academy trusts with MAT-first solutions.

New IMP Software and ISBL collaboration brings ASOT benchmarking directly into finance workflows

The first phase of a new partnership between IMP Software and ISBL, the central hub within the Centre for Education Operational Excellence, is set to give finance teams a single place to see how each school in their trust is performing against the industry-standard metrics used in ISBL’s Advanced Strategic Optimisation Tool (ASOT).

ASOT is an independent benchmarking framework developed by an ISBL panel of school finance and resourcing experts, including ISBL Fellows and DfE School Resource Management Advisers (SMRAs).

Having announced the collaboration last November, IMP...

Education

Exeter College learners celebrate record breaking results

Devon’s Employment and Youth Hubs on hand to support students receiving exam results

Brand-new £1 million nursery set to open in Cranbrook

First UK specific ADHD toolkit now available to primary schools

Why More Adults Than Ever Are Taking GCSEs Online

Thomas Hall Students Create New School Mural with Local Artist Pete the Poet

Local Education Trust named Large Employer of the Year at Exeter College Apprentice & Employer Awards

Exwick Heights Pupils Receive Torbay and Devon Civic Award

Why Financial Literacy Should Start Long Before Secondary School

Isca Fringe Showcases the Extraordinary Talent of Exeter Students

New IMP Software and ISBL collaboration brings ASOT benchmarking directly into finance workflows

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