The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.1
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
18.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.60
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
42% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 530
- Capacity
- 85%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs C Ward (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Stover, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6QG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Stover School a selective school?
No. Stover School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Stover School?
Stover School currently has 530 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stover School take?
Stover School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Stover School?
Stover School is in Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stover School have a sixth form?
Yes, Stover School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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