News


EMC and Curriculum X Awards Ceremony 2024

Posted: 28 June 2024

On Monday 24th June we celebrated Year 13 achievements in their EMC and Curriculum X projects with our annual awards ceremony hosted by the University of Exeter.  It was a fantastic event, attended by Year 13 students, their parents and carers, university and EMS staff and an industry representative. Gihan Marasingha, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Exeter, presented the awards and spoke enthusiastically about the importance of […]

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Creative Coding at EMS

Posted: 26 January 2024

In Exeter Maths Certificate (EMC) lessons this week students have been working on creative coding through data visualisation to raise awareness of climate change and have created some striking Climate Stripe graphs.

Our EMC curriculum ensures that all students learn how to code.  These are just a few examples of their work.

 

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EMC and Curriculum X Awards Ceremony

Posted: 10 July 2023

On Monday 24th June we celebrated Year 13 achievements in their EMC and Curriculum X projects with our annual awards ceremony hosted by the University of Exeter.  It was a fantastic event, attended by Year 13 students, their parents and carers, university and EMS staff and a industry representative. Gihan Marasingha, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Exeter, presented the awards and spoke enthusiastically about the importance of […]

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Year 6 Poster Competition Winners 2023

Posted: 5 July 2023

Ancient Egyptian Fractions was the theme for this year’s poster competition, leading to some eye-catching designs from our primary school competitors. We were as delighted as ever by the quality of design, research and mathematics on display; well done to everyone that took part.

Marks were awarded for mathematical content, creativity and overall presentation.  After much wrangling and careful analysis by our year 12 students, the following posters emerged triumphant:

First Place: 4 […]

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Paid Internship for Teachers 2023

Posted: 24 February 2023

We are pleased to confirm our Paid Internship programme will be running again in the summer term.  The programme is for students currently studying at university who are considering a career teaching Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages or Physics.  Deadline for applications is Sunday 12th March.  Click here for further information.

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Applications for 2022 now open!

Posted: 2 October 2021

Great news! Applications are now open to join our 6th form in 2022.

http://ow.ly/zUk550GjGFo

Get in touch if you have any questions: admissions@exeterms.ac.uk

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The Write Angle is Write Back

Posted: 17 September 2021

Our student newspaper, launched last year, is back and looking for new recruits to join the team. Published once a fortnight throughout the autumn and spring term, it’s students led and student run.  Check out the latest edition here: Exeter Maths School | Extra Curricular (exetermathematicsschool.ac.uk)

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Y11 Taster Day – Book your free place!

Posted: 7 September 2021

Are you considering exploring Maths, Physics & Computing at A Level?

If you’re based in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset or Somerset & in Y11 – sign up to one of our Taster Days: bit.ly/EMSTasterDay

Come & find out what we’re all about!

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Consultation on expanding the EMS catchment area

Posted: 1 September 2021

There’s a network of maths schools opening up in the coming years and it leaves a big whole in provision for the South West.  We’re very short on space in our current building and it’s starting to limit our activities.  These are just two of the reasons we would like to expand our catchment area, increase student numbers and move into a larger building.

We’ve been thinking carefully about this for […]

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Exeter Maths School is now a Gender Action Supporter School

Posted: 20 April 2021

Exeter Maths School is committed to working towards overturning society’s implicit bias and gender stereotyping.

We are proud to announce that we are an official Gender Action Supporter, promoting gender equity and ensuring no child’s choice is limited by gendered stereotypes.

Read more about the project here: https://www.genderaction.co.uk/

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The Write Angle – Issue 3

Posted: 19 January 2021

In the latest issue of the school’s student newspaper, you’ll find articles covering ‘The History of Desirable Dress’, ‘Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing’, ‘Doubling Your Money Risk Free’ & much more!

Have a read, here: The Write Angle – Issue 3

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EMS Student Newspaper Launched

Posted: 27 November 2020

Hot off the press, or at least, straight from the keyboard, the first-edition of “The Write Angle” is available to read.  Written by students for students, it explores Global Affairs, the extinction of the Spix Macaw, issues of gender in computer science and a puzzle from a member of our alumni.  The editors hope this issue will inspire other EMS students to submit articles and contribute towards what will become […]

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Applications for September 2021 entry now open

Posted: 1 October 2020

Our online application form is now open for September 2021 entry.  Click here: https://exetermathematicsschool.ac.uk/september-21-entry/

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Year 6 Primary Poster Competition Winners 2020

Posted: 15 July 2020

We had around 20 posters from four schools in the South West. The judges really enjoyed discussing the merits of each poster and delighted so many took part despite the current situation.  The top three posters all came from one school, St Mary’s Church of England school Brixton.

This is what the judges have said about the wining poster: All the judges were impressed by the winning poster due to its clear presentation, […]

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Best ever A-level results from EMS students

Posted: 15 August 2019

Pupils at a pioneering specialist mathematics school which provides “life-changing” opportunities have achieved some of the best A-level results in the country.

Exeter Mathematics School, which opened in 2014, is one of only two specialist state sixth forms for enthusiastic young mathematicians and scientists in the UK.

A total of 91 per cent of pupils got either an A*, A or B in maths, further maths, physics and computer science A-level this […]

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FREE PhysMaths CPD Workshop Bookings Open!

Posted: 11 June 2019

We have a fabulous programme of workshops lined up for our FREE PhysMaths CPD events this year – Physics on Weds 10th July and Maths on Thurs 11th. Click here for further info.

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Teacher of Mathematics vacancy update

Posted: 4 May 2019

We are currently recruiting a new Maths teacher to join our team.  This is due to a planned expansion of our outreach work.  It will be an exciting time to join the school as we build on our work with the wider community.  Having been up and running for five years much is well established but fresh eyes bring fresh insight – we’ll be as keen to learn from you […]

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Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell inspires Devon students

Posted: 2 April 2019

It was our great pleasure to welcome Jocelyn Bell Burnell to Exeter on Friday 29th March.  An incredibly generous and outward-looking Physicist, Jocelyn dedicated her whole day to activities organised by EMS.

With the support of the University of Exeter, we were able to invite schools from across the region to attend a talk at the Northcott Theatre. Jocelyn presented and took questions from the audience for over an hour before […]

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Deadline to apply for a STEM teaching internship is this Sunday.

Posted: 26 March 2019

This summer, STEM undergraduates could earn up to £1200 whilst gaining valuable work experience in schools.  If you’re considering teaching Physics or Mathematics as a career this will be ideal for you.

The deadline for completing applications is this Sunday 31st March.  Further details and a link to the application form can be found here.

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Deadline for 2019 entry: Monday 4th February

Posted: 30 January 2019

The deadline for applications for September 2019 entry is Monday 4th February.  Please click here to access the application form.  For any queries, please email admissions@exetermathematicsschool.ac.uk or tel 01392 429020.

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In Brief...


EMC and Curriculum X Awards Ceremony 2024
Posted: 28 June 2024
Creative Coding at EMS
Posted: 26 January 2024
EMC and Curriculum X Awards Ceremony
Posted: 10 July 2023
Year 6 Poster Competition Winners 2023
Posted: 5 July 2023
Paid Internship for Teachers 2023
Posted: 24 February 2023
Applications for 2022 now open!
Posted: 2 October 2021
The Write Angle is Write Back
Posted: 17 September 2021
Y11 Taster Day – Book your free place!
Posted: 7 September 2021
Consultation on expanding the EMS catchment area
Posted: 1 September 2021
Exeter Maths School is now a Gender Action Supporter School
Posted: 20 April 2021
The Write Angle – Issue 3
Posted: 19 January 2021
EMS Student Newspaper Launched
Posted: 27 November 2020
Applications for September 2021 entry now open
Posted: 1 October 2020
Year 6 Primary Poster Competition Winners 2020
Posted: 15 July 2020
Best ever A-level results from EMS students
Posted: 15 August 2019
FREE PhysMaths CPD Workshop Bookings Open!
Posted: 11 June 2019
Teacher of Mathematics vacancy update
Posted: 4 May 2019
Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell inspires Devon students
Posted: 2 April 2019
Deadline to apply for a STEM teaching internship is this Sunday.
Posted: 26 March 2019
Deadline for 2019 entry: Monday 4th February
Posted: 30 January 2019
EMS Tops the League Tables
Posted: 29 January 2019
Sunday Times Sixth Form College of the Year
Posted: 27 November 2018
New Business Manager Opportunity
Posted: 18 October 2018
Duke of Gloucester has a taste of EMS
Posted: 2 October 2018
Wow! Super results from the class of 2018
Posted: 17 August 2018
SPIDAS
Posted: 21 June 2018
Paid Internships for Teachers 2023
Posted: 21 June 2018
Year 6 Poster Competition
Posted: 21 June 2018
Open Day at EMS – Monday 25th June
Posted: 21 June 2018
EMC Christmas Lectures 2017
Posted: 15 December 2017
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