The Maynard School in Exeter has been ranked as Devon’s top school and 45th in the entire country in key areas of the Department for Education’s Schools Performance Tables, based on A-level results from 2017.
Already recognised as the South West’s leading independent school in The Telegraph’s 2017 league tables (and 13th best girls’ school in the UK by the equivalent tables in The Times), The Maynard achieved the county’s highest percentage of students to achieve AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects in these new tables published earlier this morning. These subjects...
The Maynard School in Exeter welcomed a new recruit this week with the arrival of Nula, a former working guide dog who has recently retired from service and is looking for a more relaxed lifestyle.
“The Junior School girls absolutely adore her and she has settled in just brilliantly,” said Keagh Fry, Year 4 teacher and official guardian for Nula. “Being an ex-guide dog means she is impeccably well behaved and she is just lapping up all the fuss and attention from everyone at the School. It couldn’t have worked out better!
“Each class takes it in turn to walk her during...
The Maynard School, the South West’s leading independent girls’ school, is to open its doors to a new generation with girls aged between 4-7 being welcomed from September 2016.
The Governors are absolutely delighted that Britain’s third oldest girls’ school is able to respond to growing demand from its parent body and are committed to investing in the future success and development of the school.
“This exciting development will complete the Maynard family, giving younger girls the opportunity to enjoy the quality and breadth of an outstanding Maynard education for the first...
A day of collaboration and support for the small trader, Small Business Saturday, now in its second year saw thousands support the independent traders of Exeter.
Small Business Saturday is an independent, grassroots movement supporting, inspiring and promoting small businesses. Although the focus is on one day, the campaign aims to make a difference all year round.
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, the City MP Ben Bradshaw and Councillor Rosie Denham kicked the day off by meeting at Bunyip and Beads independent shop in Fore Street with Matty Richardson of Exeter Trails and Michael...
Award-winning independent gift and lifestyle store Insideout is celebrating its 10th Birthday this month, with a fantastic array of competitions and giveaways both in store, and on their website www.gottohaveit.co.uk
Owners Nicky and Paul Edmunds opened their first store in Tavistock in 2004 and subsequently in Dartmouth and Exeter's Princesshay shopping centre in 2007. This forward-thinking independent has continued to go from strength to strength despite the tough economic climate.
Owner Nicky Edmunds said "We work hard to offer our customers something a bit...
Dorchester-based independent, family-owned developer C G Fry & Son toasts the success of two of their site managers receiving awards in the South West regional finals of the NHBC (National House Building Council) ‘Pride in the Job’ 2013 in the medium house builder category. Steve Walker was announced as the South West regional winner for The Duchy of Cornwall Poundbury development in Dorchester and colleague Adrian White has won the Seal of Excellence for Wyndham Place in Tisbury, Wiltshire; his first site for C G Fry.
Pride in the Job is the only UK-wide competition dedicated...
An independent report that examines the impact of the Government’s reform of the welfare system will be presented to Devon County Council’s Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee tomorrow, Thursday 21 March.
The Committee’s Task Group, which took first-hand evidence from a range of sources, concludes that while the Government’s aim, to encourage people of working age into employment and reduce dependency on benefits, is widely accepted, the changes as they’re implemented will have consequences, not just for those affected, but also on local authorities, voluntary sector...
St Margaret's School in Exeter is set to close. Rumours began circulating this week and, we are told, the devastating news was delivered to staff yesterday afternoon.
A source has told The Exeter Daily that low admissions have forced the decision.
Ever since it opened its doors, John Lewis has been abuzz with people coming from far across Devon to browse and shop. Kate Connock, branch manager, said: “Since we opened on Friday 12th October, we’ve continued to see customers come through the doors to see what John Lewis Exeter has to offer. As the festive season fast approaches, our Christmas shop has proved popular as shoppers get ready to decorate their homes and look for the perfect gift for loved ones. The fashion department has also continued to trade well and customers are really enjoying the new technology we introduced in the...
