Education

West Exe School has announced the appointment of Jamie Engineer as its new headteacher, taking up the role following the Easter holidays.

He succeeds Julie Fossey, who is stepping into a full-time role leading the Ted Wragg Institute, supporting staff development across the Trust to ensure excellent teaching and learning for all students.

Mr Engineer, who has served as Head of School since September 2025, steps into the position with a strong connection to both the school and the local community.

A well-known figure in Exeter, he began his teaching career in the...

A-Level success is rarely just about working harder. More often, it comes from working in a smarter and more focused way. The jump from GCSEs to A-Levels is big and many students find that classroom lessons alone are not always enough to help them reach the very top grades. This is why many families turn to Edumentors' A-level tutors online , who can give one-to-one support, clearer explanations and a more structured way to revise. The best students often combine school learning with tutoring to improve weak topics, sharpen exam technique and stay consistent across the two years....

St Sidwell’s Primary School and Nursery, described as ‘highly Inclusive where pupils thrive and feel a lasting sense of belonging’, has been praised under the renewed OFSTED framework.

St Sidwell’s Primary School, located on York Road in Exeter, has been highlighted as a ‘strong’ effective provider of education across all grades under the revised inspection framework which introduced in November 2025.

The renewed inspection framework has brought significant changes to how schools are evaluated, with a sharper focus on curriculum and teaching quality, inclusion,...

West Exe School recently hosted a dynamic and enriching science festival, made possible through generous support and funding from the Royal Society of Chemistry. The one-day event brought science to life for students, highlighting its vital role in shaping a more sustainable future.

Throughout the festival, students took part in a wide range of interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and inspiring careers talks. Sessions focused on key themes including green careers, climate change, and the role of scientific innovation and artificial intelligence in tackling some of the...