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Exeter Students Kick Off Year of Reading with Top Author

Year 8 students from West Exe School marked the start of the National Year of Reading 2026 with an inspiring live session from children’s author Tom Palmer.

During the event, students heard about Tom’s writing journey, gained insights into his storytelling process, and learned how to turn their own passions and interests into engaging stories. The session encouraged confidence, creativity, and a love of reading and writing among pupils.

Tom Palmer, bestselling author of the Football Academy and Foul Play series, captivated students with his energy and enthusiasm,...

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The Maynard School: Best in the West

The Maynard School in Exeter is proud to be ranked the top school in the whole of the South West following last week’s publication of the Department for Education’s School and College Performance tables.

“We are delighted to report that once again the performance tables have recognised the outstanding achievement of Maynard girls at A-level,” said Tom Hibberd, Director of the Sixth Form. “The Maynard is the highest ranked school in the South West* and 17th** nationally, outperforming the likes of Colyton Grammar, Exeter School and Cheltenham Ladies’ College. This reflects the girls...

Oxbridge success for Blundell’s pupils

Four pupils at Blundell’s School, Tiverton, are celebrating after receiving offers from Oxford and Cambridge universities.

Ben Ames has an offer to read Earth Sciences at Exeter College, Oxford and Silvia Mills (Post A level applicant) to read Philosophy and Linguistics at St Hugh’s College, Oxford, while Natalie Cotton and Eleanor Ansell have both had offers from Cambridge – Natalie to read Natural Sciences at Newnham and Eleanor to read Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at Homerton College. Blundell’s Head, Nicola Huggett, said ‘This is a terrific achievement by Ben, Silvia...

Exeter School artists prepare for professional art exhibition

Pupils studying AS Art and Design are currently preparing for an exhibition of their work, based on the theme of ‘Decay’, in the Brook Gallery in Exeter, from 25 to 29 January.

Exeter School will be the first school to display pupils’ work in ‘The White Room’ in the Gallery as part of their new educational programme.

Gallery Manager, Angela Yarwood, met with the pupils at the start of term to talk to them about all the aspects which are involved in putting on an exhibition, including selecting and presenting the work, promoting the exhibition and writing artist statements...

New Principal at Exeter College announced

The Governors of Exeter College are pleased to announce that they have appointed John Laramy as the new Principal at the College.

John is currently the Vice Principal at Exeter College and will take up the post on 1st April 2016.

The Board of Governors appointed John to the role after a rigorous, national recruitment and selection process.

Philip Bostock, Chair of Governors said: "We had a strong field of candidates and a robust selection process and I am delighted that John Laramy emerged from that as the unanimous choice of governors. Working alongside our hugely...

Four Oxbridge offers for Exeter School

Exeter School is pleased to complete this year’s Oxbridge admissions process with the announcement that four pupils have been offered places.

At Cambridge, alumna Kate Marks has an unconditional offer to read History at Murray Edwards New Hall and Aidan Higgins an offer to read Engineering at St John’s.

At Oxford, Luke Malone has been offered a place at St Catherine’s to read Materials Science and Toby de Mendonça has an offer to read Chemistry.

2015 leaver Kate is on the RFU National Youth Council, a Young Ambassador for the 2015 Rugby World Cup and Captain of the...

Exeter teacher launches Fonics app

A primary school teacher from Devon has launched a new app, 'Fonics' designed to help 3-6 year olds learn to read more efficiently.

With backing from the Government and Virgin start-up, 25-year-old Sophie Cooper who lives in Exeter has got an exciting 2016 ahead of her.

Sophie Cooper: “The way we learn in schools is changing. Digitalisation and e-learning tools are becoming major players in the classroom. Tools that can instantly track and record a student’s progress allow teachers to review their classes work at the end of the each day and tailor tomorrow’s lessons...

Teaching: a top choice for New Year career changers in Exeter

The New Year tradition of pledging to make big life changes following the festive break shows no signs of slowing, according to new figures released today by the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL). Switching to a more fulfilling career in teaching looks set to remain a popular choice for people in Exeter looking for a new challenge and to make a real difference through their work. Last year, January was one of the busiest months of the year for registrations of interest in teaching in the region, with over 50% of all registrations logged with NCTL coming from those looking...

The Queen gives Royal Charter to Exeter Uni

The University of Exeter has received a royal message of congratulations from Her Majesty the Queen in recognition of 60 years of heritage and success.

The message is an integral part of the celebrations to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II presenting the Royal Charter to the University - marking the official recognition of university status for Exeter, on Monday, 21 December.

Her Majesty said: “I would like to congratulate staff and students, both past and present, on what you have achieved together in the sixty years since the Royal...

Work by Exeter School artists on display

Artwork produced by year 7 Exeter School pupils last summer is currently on display in the newly reopened Truffles Bistro and Pizzeria on Magdalen Road in Exeter.

The walls of the café are adorned with vibrant mixed media monoprints of Exeter Cathedral inspired by artist John Piper. Truffles Bistro is open Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 4pm and the Pizzeria is open from 6.30 - 9.pm on Tuesday and Saturday evenings.

Head of Art at Exeter School, Alison Dyer, said "We are very grateful to the manager, Chris Sage, for the opportunity to display our pupils' artwork in a...

Christmas fun and fundraising at Blundell’s

Blundell’s pupils have spent time during the run-up to Christmas fundraising for charity and having fun at the same time.

The girls in Year 12 of Gorton House sold a record number of 1,400 candy canes, raising £740 for the Crisis At Christmas charity.

Pupils and staff buy the canes to wish their friends and colleagues a Happy Christmas and write a label with a message. In a real team effort, the GH girls then worked as a production line to tie the labels onto the canes, which were then given out to the lucky recipients.

In another fundraising initiative, pupils...

Education

Exeter Students Kick Off Year of Reading with Top Author

The Maynard School: Best in the West

Oxbridge success for Blundell’s pupils

Exeter School artists prepare for professional art exhibition

New Principal at Exeter College announced

Four Oxbridge offers for Exeter School

Exeter teacher launches Fonics app

Teaching: a top choice for New Year career changers in Exeter

The Queen gives Royal Charter to Exeter Uni

Work by Exeter School artists on display

Christmas fun and fundraising at Blundell’s

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