of High Street, Exeter and later at Victoria Terrace, Exeter
The School traces its origins from the opening of the Exeter Free Grammar School on 1 August 1633, attended mainly by the sons of the City freemen.
Formerly in the medieval buildings of St John’s Hospital. See St. John's Hospital School (Boys), Exeter
1793 The Free Grammar School at Exeter under Rev. Robert Bartholomew will be conducted on the Eton plan of education and will accommodate 40 boys in single beds.[1]
1809 'The Rev. Dr. Lempriere, author of the Classical Dictionary, is elected Master the Free Grammar School, Exeter, vice Rev. R. Bartholomew, resigned.'[2]
1819 Dr Lempriere complains about being unfairly dismissed as the head of the free grammar school at Exeter.[3]
1831 Rev. Dr. Collyns, the Master of the Grammar School Exeter, and Rector of Stokeinteignhead.[4]
1839 John Reynolds, Master of the Free Grammar School at Exeter.[5]
1851 Grammar School: William Mills is Master (Widower) with three children and three other family members. 8 male boarders aged 11-15.[6]
1852 Rev H. Newport, appointed to be Head Master of the Grammar School, Exeter, and formerly Head Master of St. Bartholomew's School, Newbury.[7]
1861 At 1 High Street, Exeter: Henry Newport is Clergyman, with his wife Elizabeth and eight children. Five servants. Eight male pupils resident aged 9-16.
1871 At 1 High Street, Exeter: Henry Newport is Headmaster, with five children (3 are scholars). Five male scholars resident.[8]
1872 Rev. H. Newport, Grammar School, Exeter.[9]
1876 Henry Newport, the Headmaster, resigned.
1877 Rev. Edward Harris is head master. Pending the opening of the new buildings the old schoolroom will be used.[10]
1877 The school moved from its site in the High Street to Victoria Park, an estate of some 20 acres. The new building was designed by W. Butterfield for 200 boys.
1878 The school opened as Exeter Grammar School at a new campus designed by noted architect William Butterfield. The school occupies this 25-acre (10 ha) site on Victoria Park Road / Victoria Terrace to this day.
1881 Rev. E. S. Carlos appointed Head Master.
1881 Victoria Terrace, Exeter: Edward Harris, Clergyman, with his wife Emma and two daughters. Four servants and a schoolmaster. Seven male boarders aged 11-17.[11]
1887 Rev. E. S. Carlos, Head-master of the Grammar School, Exeter.[12]
1888 Rev. E. S. Carlos leaves as Head Master and W. A. Cunningham takes over.
1889 Listed. William A. Cunningham, Headmaster.[13]
1891 Victoria Terrace, Exeter: William A. Cunningham (age 35 born Birmingham), Headmaster. With his wife Maria. One visitor. Seven servants. Thirteen male boarders aged 10-18.[14]
1901 W. A. Cunningham is Head master. With his wife and an assistant. 8 servants. 26 male pupils resident.[15]
1906 There are 130 boys in three houses. William Allison Cunningham, Headmaster.[16]
1911 W. A. Cunningham leaves headship of the school
1920 The Governors of Exeter School decided that it was no longer possible for the school to continue without considerable assistance. The Exeter Education Authority agreed to assist but only if the school came under its direct control so, in April 1921, control of the school was handed over to the City. It then became a "maintained" school until 1929 when it became an "aided" school
1923 Edwin Thirlwell England, Head Master.[17]
1933 Bishop David, an old boy, opened a new 3-storey block now known as the Andrews Wing.
1935 John L. Andrews, Head Master.[18]
1939 John L. Andrews, Head Master; J. H. Bilsborough, Second Master.[19]
In March 1945, the status of the school changed again, becoming a direct grant grammar school, and it remained as such until September 1975 when the scheme was abolished.
1955 F. K. Paul, Headmaster; J. Nelson, House Master. Also Exeter School Preparatory Department, Emsleigh.[20]
1966 Exeter School. R. M. Hone, headmaster. [21]
In September 1976, the first "independent" pupils were admitted to the school.
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Sherborne Mercury - Monday 08 July 1793
- ↑ Hampshire Chronicle - Monday 19 June 1809
- ↑ Durham County Advertiser - Saturday 03 July 1819
- ↑ Western Times - Saturday 26 February 1831
- ↑ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Saturday 14 December 1839
- ↑ 1851 Census
- ↑ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Saturday 14 August 1852
- ↑ 1871 census
- ↑ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Saturday 03 August 1872
- ↑ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Saturday 06 January 1877
- ↑ 1881 Census
- ↑ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Saturday 11 June 1887
- ↑ 1889 Exeter Directory
- ↑ 1891 Census
- ↑ 1901 census
- ↑ 1906 Kelly's Directory of Devonshire: Exeter
- ↑ 1923 Exeter Directory
- ↑ 1935 Exeter Directory
- ↑ 1939 Exeter Directory
- ↑ 1955 Exeter Directory
- ↑ 1966 Exeter Directory