Parents are such an important part of our lively, tight-knit community. We rely on their support in helping students get the most out of our fun but demanding routine and prepare for a more independent life at University. Look out for our regular Parents’ Forums, for the regular Progress Meetings and for our termly Parents’ Newsletter.
Regular updates which are emailed to parents throughout the year are also available to view here.
Parent Update 43 (9 July 2024)
Parent Update 42 (21 June 2024)
Parent Update 41 (24 May 2024)
Parent Update 40 (03 May 2024)
Parent Update 39 (28 March 2024)
Parent Update 38 (8 March 2024)
Parent Update 37 (09 Feb 2024)
Parent Update 36 (19 Jan 2024)
Parent Update 35 (15 Dec 2023)
Parent Update 34 (01 Dec 2023)
Parent Update 33 (10 Nov 2023)
Parent Update 32 (20 Oct 2023)
Parent Update 29 (13 July 2023)
Exeter Maths School Review of Communication 12 27 2023
Parent Update 28 (23 June 2023)
Parent Update 27 (26 May 2023)
Parent Update 25 (31 March 2023)
Parent Update 24 (10 March 2023)
Parent Update 22 (20 Jan 2023)
Parent Update 21 (16 Dec 2022)
Parent Update 20 (25 Nov 2022)
Parent Update 19 (11 Nov 2022)
A Guide to Exeter College Parent Portal
Parent Update 15 (15 July 2022)
Parent Update 14 (10 June 2022)
Parent Update 13 (13 May 2022)
Parent Update 12 (05 April 2022)
Parent Update 11 (18 March 2022)
Parent Update 10 (22 Feb 2022)
Parent Update 09 (06 Feb 2022)
Parent Update 08 (21 Jan 2022)
Parent Update 07 (07 Jan 2022)
Parent Update 06 (04 Dec 2021)
Parent Update 04 (15 Oct 2021)
Parent Update 03 (02 Oct 2021)
| Term | First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|---|
| Pre term (Staff only) | Thursday 15th August | Friday 30th August |
| Autumn Term 2024 1st half | Monday 2nd September | Friday 25th October |
| half-term break | Monday 28th October | Friday 1st November |
| Autumn 2024 2nd half | Monday 4th November | Friday 20th December |
| Pre term (Staff and Exeter College lessons only) | Monday 6th January | Tuesday 7th January |
| Spring 2025 1st half | Wednesday 8th January | Friday 14th February |
| half-term break | Monday 17th February | Friday 21st February |
| Spring 2025 2nd half | Monday 24th February | Friday 4th April |
| Pre term (Staff and Exeter College lessons only) | Tuesday 22nd April | Tuesday 22nd April |
| Summer 2025 1st half | Wednesday 23rd April | Friday 23rd May |
| half-term break | Monday 26th May | Friday 30th May |
| Summer 2025 2nd half | Monday 2nd June | Wednesday 9th July |
| INSET (Staff only) | Thursday 10th July | Friday 11th July |
| Term | First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|---|
| Pre term (Staff only) | Thursday 14th August | Friday 29th August |
| Autumn Term 2025 1st half | Monday 1st September | Friday 24th October |
| half-term break | Monday 27th October | Friday 31st October |
| Autumn 2025 2nd half | Monday 3rd November | Friday 19th December |
| Pre term (Staff and Exeter College lessons only) | Monday 5th January | Tuesday 6th January |
| Spring 2026 1st half | Wednesday 7th January | Friday 13th February |
| half-term break | Monday 16th February | Friday 20th February |
| Spring 2026 2nd half | Monday 23rd February | Thursday 2nd April |
| Pre term (Staff and Exeter College lessons only) | Monday 20th April | Monday 20th April |
| Summer 2026 1st half | Tuesday 21st April | Friday 22nd May |
| half-term break | Monday 25th May | Friday 29th May |
| Summer 2026 2nd half | Monday 1st June | Wednesday 8th July |
| INSET (Staff only) | Thursday 9th July | Friday 10th July |
| Date | Time | Yr | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 23 Sep | 1700 to 1800 | 12 | First impressions parents meeting | Hear about the term so far, meet your son/daughter's form tutor and other parents, provide feedback and ask general questions |
| Fri 27 Sep | 1500 to 1600 | 12 | First impressions parents meeting | An alternative date (see above description) |
| Mon 11 Nov | 1500 to 2000 with a break at 1730 | 12 | Parent, student, teacher meetings | A series of meetings to review progress and targets |
| Mon 2 Dec | 1500 to 2000 with a break at 1730 | 13 | Parent, student, teacher meetings | A series of meetings to review progress and targets |
| Tues 17 Dec | 1230 to 1630 | All | Yr12 Christmas Lectures | A highlight of the year. The presentation of EMC academic projects. |
| Tues 25 Feb | 1800 to 2030 | All | EMS Festival of Culture | A first for the EMS calendar - further information coming soon. |
| Tue 4 Mar | TBC - throughout the day | All | Yr13 EMC Conference | Another highlight of the year. Presentations and posters showcasing the final EMC projects. |
| Mon 10 Mar | 1500 to 2000 with a break at 1730 | 12 | Parent, student, teacher meetings | A series of meetings to review progress and targets |
| TBC | TBC | 12 | UCAS Parent Information Event - remote | An explanation of the university admissions process. Online event. |
| TBC | TBC | 13 | EMC and Curriculum X Celebration | A get together to celebrate the achievements of year 13 and to award certificates |
| Tues 8 and Weds 9 July | Individual appointments | 12 | End of year review with Tutors. | Post assessment review of the year's progress, target setting for the year ahead and receive UCAS predicted grades. |
Year 12 Internal assessments will take place during normal lesson times in the weeks commencing 7 October and 3 February with their end of year internal assessments from Wednesday 18 June to Friday 27 June.
Year 13 Internal Assessments will take place during the week commencing 4 November. Mock examinations will take place during the weeks commencing 24 March and 31 March.
Morning exams start 9am and afternoon exams start 1pm
STEP Exam Dates – 2025 TBC
Contingency Exam Days – Students must be available to come into school as requested:
Results Day 14th August 2025 at 10 – 11am
Students can expect to receive one piece of homework per week per A-level, with each piece taking 2 hours to complete. They will also complete work towards EMC projects, this should take an average of 2 hours per week.
The homework set at EMS is structured to enable students to spend their 2 hours in the most constructive manner for them. A typical homework task has 3 sections:
Section A is optional – this covers basic skills and knowledge. Students should decide for themselves if completing this section is a productive use of their time.
Section B is compulsory – this covers typical examination questions. It is marked, usually by teachers, and feedback is used to inform students and set targets.
Section C is optional – this includes wider reading, challenging problems and broader content than usually covered in A-levels. Students are encouraged to complete this section if they have comfortably completed section B in less than 2 hours.
Students have timetabled lessons for the collection of homework during which feedback will be given. In addition to the homework set at EMS, students should expect to receive regular tasks from their College lecturers.
Year 12 Homework Timetable
Each week, students will be set:
Year 13 Homework Timetable
Each fortnight, students will be set:
Overall Homework Timetable 2023/24
This document provides the due dates of homework for EMS subjects: Homework Timetable 2024-25 with Applied
If students require an authorised absence from school, they must complete and electronic absence request form which they are able to access via Microsoft Teams. Submitting the form does not automatically result in authorisation; once submitted, students will need to wait to hear the outcome of their request. Each request is considered on its own merits and in light of the student’s attendance and progress.
Authorisation is typically given for:
Authorisation is not typically given for:
Exeter Maths School does not have a school uniform and students are given the freedom to wear clothes that they feel comfortable in. We do however expect students to dress in a way that society deems appropriate and not in an indecent or offensive way.
Information on the latest A-level results, student destinations and Ofsted inspection can found at the following link – Ofsted, Results and Destinations.
The school is open to students every weekday from 0800 to 1730 (1630 on Fridays).
Lessons start at 1045 on Mondays and end at 1415 on Fridays.
Lesson times and lunch times vary each day so please refer to the timetable grid below for further information. Please note all lessons in pink are optional.
We are asking students who test positive for Covid 19 to follow the latest government guidance available at the following link – People with symptoms of respiratory infection including COVID-19. Currently (November 2022) this states that students should stay at home for 3 days and for those with a high temperature to only return once their temperature is normal.
Students must follow the usual absence procedure for Covid 19 related absence by either phoning the main school number and leaving a message or emailing enquiries@exeterms.ac.uk before 8.30am.
Further information coming soon.
