Exeter School Trust
Also known as: Exeter School
To provide a high standard of independent education for boys and girls aged between 7 and 18, with broad academic potential, in Devon. The charity strives to produce a solid educational platform for each pupil and looks to provide opportunities at the school where each child may excel, be they academic, artistic, cultural or sporting.
Activities & Mission
To provide a high standard of independent education for boys and girls aged between 7 and 18, with broad academic potential, in Devon. The charity strives to produce a solid educational platform for each pupil and looks to provide opportunities at the school where each child may excel, be they academic, artistic, cultural or sporting.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £16,561,801 | £15,848,095 | £15,456,882 | £27,981,192 | £9,584,237 | 251 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Exeter School Trust
What does Exeter School Trust do?
To provide a high standard of independent education for boys and girls aged between 7 and 18, with broad academic potential, in Devon. The charity strives to produce a solid educational platform for each pupil and looks to provide opportunities at the school where each child may excel, be they academic, artistic, cultural or sporting.
How much income did Exeter School Trust report in 2025?
Exeter School Trust reported total income of £16.56m 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 Trust?
Exeter School Trust has a program ratio of 93.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Exeter School Trust registered as a charity?
Exeter School Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 August 1966 as charity number 306724. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Exeter School Trust?
Exeter School Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Exeter School Trust operate?
Exeter School Trust operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Exeter School Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Exeter School Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 306724.
Details
EXETER SCHOOL
VICTORIA PARK ROAD
EXETER
EX2 4NS
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- 14 May 2026
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