The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 13.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
13.5
30.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
8% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 249
- Capacity
- 64%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Jeffrey van Zyl (School Business Manager)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hood Manor, Totnes, TQ9 6AB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is South Devon Steiner School a selective school?
No. South Devon Steiner School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is South Devon Steiner School's Ofsted rating?
South Devon Steiner School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Devon Steiner School?
South Devon Steiner School currently has 249 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Devon Steiner School take?
South Devon Steiner School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is South Devon Steiner School?
South Devon Steiner School is in TQ9 6AB, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Devon Steiner School have a sixth form?
Yes, South Devon Steiner School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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