About Us

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What do we offer?

As a successful tertiary College, we offer a wide range of courses and students can choose those that reflect their individual ability, aspiration and interest.

Courses provide a variety of ways into industry or further study. Students can choose from A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Apprenticeships, Higher Technical Education, and a range of adult learning courses including GCSE’s and Skills Bootcamps.

Working with our Community

The College continues to serve the city of Exeter but we also attract students from across Devon with over 66% of our 16-18 learners coming from across Devon and the South West. The College boasts a number of specialist academies providing training for sports, journalism, music, academically gifted, dance, esports and hospitality and catering students. We have developed very strong employer links through our curriculum and Apprenticeships, with leading local and international employers, such as the Met Office, Michael Caines, Exeter Chiefs, Exeter City Football Club and many more small and medium enterprises. This ensures our vocational courses and Apprenticeship training mirrors current industry trends and initiatives.

We recognise the importance of working closely with national and local authorities, community and employer groups, in order to support the local community and economy. We deliver key initiatives particularly with Princes’ Trust, Careers South West and the local Chambers of Commerce.

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College Successes

An Ofsted Inspection in 2022 resulted in the College retaining the impressive accolade of Outstanding. Eight years since the last inspection, Ofsted again confirmed that Exeter College is an Outstanding College.

Our students excel academically and the class of 2024 continued the legacy of excellent A Level results and top-class technical and applied results. An incredible 57% of Exeter College learners achieved high grades at A Level (A* to B), which exceeded the 2024 national average. The College’s overall A Level pass rate of 99.5% was significantly ahead of national average (97%), continuing the legacy of outstanding results at Exeter College. Read more about our achievements and latest news.

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Sustainability

Exeter College is committed to Exeter City Council’s plan to make Exeter carbon neutral by 2030, adopting a coordinated approach and action at local, regional and national levels to address the challenge of carbon emissions and energy use in cities.

College community initiatives

Operational Initiatives

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Want to work for us?

Visit the Careers page to find out what life is like working at the College, and how one of our roles could be the next step in your career.

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Upcoming Events View all events

  • Portrait of student walking in the fashion show
    Exeter College Art & Design presents: The End Of Year Fashion Show

    Save the Date! Join us on Wednesday, June 4 for our annual Fashion Show, celebrating the remarkable achievements of our talented students across various creative courses. Date: Wednesday, June 4 Time: Arrivals from 19:00, Catwalk starts promptly at 19:30 Location: Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter, EX1 1BW Exeter College are proud to present their…

    • Exeter Corn Exchange 4 Jun 2025
    • 19:00
    04Jun
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    Summer Masterclasses in Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences

    Join us for informative and inspiring masterclasses delivered by our expert teaching staff. When: Tuesday 1st July from 4.30-6.30pm (after school hours) Where: Hele Road site, Exeter College What are masterclasses? The faculty of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences are offering students in years 10 and 11 the chance to attend two 50-minute masterclass sessions in…

    • Hele Road Site, Exeter College 1 Jul 2025
    • 16:30 - 18:30
    01Jul