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The Maynard School
Independent school · Devon
| Address | Denmark Road, Exeter, EX1 1SJ |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–19 |
| Pupils | 410 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01392273417 |
| Website | http://www.maynard.co.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Thu 27 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Fri 12 Feb 2027, Fri 28 May 2027, Thu 8 Jul 2027
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: first half ends the last weekday before the holiday, second half restarts the first weekday after it. Fri 4 Sep 2026 is also U3/Lower Sixth induction day. Staff days Fri 12 Feb and Fri 28 May 2027 (28 May also public exams) precede half terms. Autumn ends 12 noon. Early May bank holiday 3 May 2027.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Thu 10 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Wed 5 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Fri 11 Feb 2028, Thu 6 Jul 2028
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: first half ends the last weekday before the holiday, second half restarts the first weekday after it. Fri 3 Sep 2027 is also U3/Lower Sixth induction day. Autumn ends 12 noon. Early May bank holiday 1 May 2028.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Senior School & Sixth Form (Years 6 – 13) | £7,475.00 |
| Junior School (Years 3-5) | £6,254.00 |
| Pre-Prep (Years 1-2) | £4,124.00 |
| Pre-Prep (Reception) | £3,581.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Termly cost to parents including VAT at 20%. Net excluding VAT: Years 6-13 £6,229; Years 3-5 £5,212; Years 1-2 £3,437; Reception £2,984. Fees include wraparound care 08:00-17:30; meals £5.10 per day. Registration fee £180 inc. VAT (£240 for non-UK residents). Non-refundable Acceptance Fee £480 inc. VAT on accepting a place; refundable £200 breakages deposit with first term's fees. 10% sibling discount. BNO applicants: registration £240, acceptance fee £1,680.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 7+, 11+, 13+
Enquire, visit or attend an open event, then a taster session/day, then register. References are requested and a formal assessment booked (Year 3 upwards). An offer follows; parents sign the Acceptance Form and pay an acceptance fee to secure the place. The 11+ and 13+ Entrance Assessment Day is every January; individual assessments are possible year-round.
- Reading assessment and written papers in English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning (Years 3-5)
- Senior entrance assessment: English, English comprehension, Maths, non-verbal and verbal reasoning, creative writing
- Scholarship interview with the Head
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.