The Maynard School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

The Maynard School is an independent day school for female pupils, located in the centre of Exeter. Founded in 1658 and renamed The Maynard School in 1912, it is a charitable trust overseen by a governing body. The school offers provision from Early Years Foundation Stage through to sixth form, spanning a pre-prep department, a prep department, and a senior school. The school aims to provide educational excellence in a caring and happy environment, fostering a lifelong love of learning and the confidence to excel academically, socially and morally. It seeks to create an atmosphere where pupils can thrive as individuals and develop the skills and courage to go out into the world and make a real difference. The majority of pupils come from within a 30-mile radius of the school, with just under one-tenth travelling from further afield, representing twelve different countries. The school supports pupils with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities, including dyslexia and autism, and also provides additional support for pupils for whom English is an additional language. The curriculum is adapted for those identified as more able, as well as for pupils with particular talents in sport.

Year 7: no smartphones permitted unless non-smart phone. Years 8-11: smartphone allowed but must be turned off and in locker during day. Years 12-13: smartphone allowed but cannot be used around site except in sixth form centre or with teacher permission in lessons.