Exeter Cathedral School is Devon's independent school offering the most remarkably tailored education to girls & boys aged 3-13.

Founded in the 12th century as a choir school, today we are a vibrant independent Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School offering an exceptional education to our 177 pupils, including the Choristers of Exeter Cathedral.

Our ancient foundations and our wonderful location (in the heart of the city yet nestled safely in the lee of the Cathedral) sit harmonio

We have an enviable location (right in the heart of the city and yet nestled safely in the lee of the Cathedral); an average class size of 14, allowing us to really know each and every pupil as an individual; a proven track record of securing places and scholarships (academic, art, music, performing arts, sport) to a range of leading senior schools; and a firm commitment to being a forward-thinking Prep School with traditional values. We aim to offer an exceptional Prep School experience and are proud of our commitment to educating the ‘whole child’: we seek to do this by providing a nurturing, purposeful, exciting and gently-Christian environment in which each child is known as an individual, and in which each child is mindful of, and grateful for, those around them, and aware of the part that they and others play in building their community.

Our purpose-built Nursery is housed in our Pre-Prep Department in the Cathedral Close. Run by our specialist Head of Nursery,