St Wilfrid's School, Exeter

St Wilfrid's School, Exeter An Independent School and based in Exeter. For Boys and Girls aged 7 - 16 years old. The little school with the BIG personality.

St Wilfrid’s is a private school and has been in existence for over150 years and is well known and respected in Exeter for providing non-selective, independent education on a co-educational basis. The overall policy of St Wilfrid’s School, as a school in Devon, is to create a learning environment in which all of the pupils are stimulated to achieve a positive self image by experiencing success, accepting responsibility and by recognising and respecting the needs and achievements of others. At St Wilfrid’s we have an average class size of 14 thus ensuring pupils receive maximum attention and supervision whilst a small community means a positive and secure environment. The atmosphere in which our pupils work ensures stability and happiness so that all may progress and attain their full potential. Relationships are good, behaviour is excellent and discipline problems virtually unknown. Pupils gain confidence and many “school refusals” have blossomed. Our School is a community in which everyone works happily and purposefully together and where we value the contribution each pupil makes. What distinguishes us from many other schools is our ability to develop our pupils’ global needs – not just their academic achievements. Our “whole-school” approach ensures that our pupils receive a consistent and co-ordinated education aimed at unlocking the full potential of each child by creating a school day that is motivating and purposeful. We underpin learning with rich experiences and as many “hands-on” opportunities as possible, both within the school day and, in the wider community, through off- site visits. It is our vision that, by the time they leave St Wilfrid’s School all of our pupils will have acquired a sense of personal achievement, raised confidence and self-esteem and a positive attitude towards their future life and learning.
◾We value every pupil as an individual.
◾We provide a safe, secure and happy environment.
◾We are welcoming, approachable and accepting.
◾We provide a motivating school day.
◾We encourage learning through participation, enjoyment and success.
◾We develop enquiring minds by providing meaningful learning experiences.
◾We encourage our young people to communicate with confidence.
◾We promote effective and supportive relationships with parents and carers.
◾We strive to be a centre of excellence. St Wilfrid’s is a leading private school in Exeter. If you would like more information please contact us.

COME & JOIN OUR TEAMTeacher of English & Media Studies required from April 2026
16/03/2026

COME & JOIN OUR TEAM

Teacher of English & Media Studies required from April 2026

Welcome to the website of St Wilfrid’s School, Devon

15/03/2026
😀Our latest school newsletter😀
11/02/2026

😀Our latest school newsletter😀

Welcome to the website of St Wilfrid’s School, Devon

06/01/2026

❄️✅ St Wilfrid's School is open today ✅❄️

The school will open at the usual time today. However, your safety is our priority. Please only travel if you feel it is safe to do so. If conditions are difficult in your area, we encourage you to travel later in the day once the ice has begun to thaw.

Site Safety Measures

Walkways: All main oaths have been gritted and are safe for pedestrian use.

Playground: Remains slippery and ice-bound. It will be out of action today and will remain closed until weather conditions improve and it is safe to use.

Arrival instructions

To ensure pupils remain safe and warm, we ask that pupils make their way directly to their tutor bases immediately upon arrival at school.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and stay safe on your journey.

Happy New Year from all at St Wilfrid's School 🎉🥳
31/12/2025

Happy New Year from all at St Wilfrid's School 🎉🥳

Merry Christmas from all at St Wilfrid's School 🎅🎅🎄🎄
24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all at St Wilfrid's School 🎅🎅🎄🎄

Our latest school newsletter https://www.stwilfrids.devon.sch.uk/docs/newsletters/Term_1_2025-2026_Newsletter_3.pdf
11/12/2025

Our latest school newsletter

https://www.stwilfrids.devon.sch.uk/docs/newsletters/Term_1_2025-2026_Newsletter_3.pdf

Great fun at the school Christmas dinner and party! Thank you to Mrs Clack and her helpers for putting on a fabulous fea...
11/12/2025

Great fun at the school Christmas dinner and party! Thank you to Mrs Clack and her helpers for putting on a fabulous feast! 🧑‍🎄🌲🎁🍽️

A very special visitor arrived at St Wilfrid's today; Santa Claus! 🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄Thank you for all our presents! 🎁🎁
10/12/2025

A very special visitor arrived at St Wilfrid's today; Santa Claus! 🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄

Thank you for all our presents! 🎁🎁

A great Carol Service & Prize Giving at St David's Church. We were joined by Exeter Chiefs start who kindly led a q & ...
09/12/2025

A great Carol Service & Prize Giving at St David's Church.

We were joined by Exeter Chiefs start who kindly led a q & a and presented prize winners with their awards.

The evening was completed with the much anticipated school Xmas raffle.

Year 11 Christmas bake-off
04/12/2025

Year 11 Christmas bake-off

Address

25 – 29 St David’s Hill
Exeter
EX44DA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441392276171

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