Exeter School

We aim deliver an outstanding, co-education character-based education to pupils aged between 3 and 18, equipping them with the practical wisdom they will require to navigate the challenges and opportunities of our fast-paced and ever-changing world, whilst celebrating their unique talents and individuality.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Devon

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,561,801

Latest Expenditure

£15,848,095

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 53% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £134,075

Charitable Activities £15,938,728

Other Trading £203,525

Investments £243,064

Other Income £42,409

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £15,456,882

Raising Funds £131,704

Governance £111,543

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £259,509

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,561,801	£15,848,095	£15,456,882	£27,981,192	£9,584,237	251 / 50
2024	£16,534,124	£15,755,868	£15,479,127	£27,257,053	£8,314,255	242 / 50
2023	£15,145,011	£14,755,728	£14,610,291	£26,422,324	£10,779,951	232 / 43
2022	£13,875,656	£13,012,915	£12,866,627	£26,028,710	£9,959,545	224 / 43
2021	£11,929,291	£11,242,969	£11,141,721	£25,206,466	£8,720,642	206 / 21

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Frequently asked questions about Exeter School

What does Exeter School do?

How much income did Exeter School report in 2025?

Exeter School reported total income of £1.56m and reported expenditure of £15.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Exeter School?

Exeter School has a program ratio of 93.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Exeter School registered as a charity?

Exeter School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 2002 as charity number 1093080. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Exeter School?

Exeter School is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Exeter School operate?

Exeter School operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Exeter School a registered charity?

Yes — Exeter School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093080.