Natural landmarks · South West England
Exeter School
In or near Exeter.
Exeter School — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St James' Park · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Exeter School is a school heritage located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Exeter School is a co-educational day school in Exeter, Devon, catering to students aged 3 to 18. The school offers a nurturing environment that focuses on character development, confidence, and academic achievement across various educational stages.
Place summary
Exeter School is an independent school located in South-West England. It is known for its long-standing educational tradition and comprehensive curriculum.
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Background
History
The School traces its origins from the opening of the Exeter Free Grammar School on 1 August 1633, attended mainly by the sons of the City freemen. Exeter's wealthy merchants, notably Thomas Walker, provided the finance, with sufficient bequests to pay the Headmaster £50 a year and to install the school in the medieval buildings of St John's Hospital, which had stood on the south side of the High Street since the 12th century. In 1878, the school opened as Exeter Grammar School at a new campus designed by noted architect William Butterfield. The school occupies this 25 acre site on Victoria Park Road to this day. The cost at the time was £7,600 with a further £16,750 spent on the erection…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7196, -3.5120
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX2 4NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exeter
- Established
- 1633
- Nearest railway station
- St James' Park — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.exeterschool.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5420130 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Exeter School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Exeter School?
- Exeter School is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX2 4NS), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is Exeter School?
- Exeter School — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Exeter School?
- The nearest railway station is St James' Park, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX2 4NS.
- When was Exeter School built?
- Built or established in 1633.
- Is Exeter School free to visit?
- Yes, Exeter School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Exeter School?
- The nearest railway station is St James' Park, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX2 4NS.