The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.9
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
4%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
57% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 9–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 123
- Capacity
- 88%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Simon Bowley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Windmill House, Totnes, Totnes, TQ9 5JT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Edward VI Community College
Secondary · Very close
The Grove School
Primary · 721m away
ROC College (part of United Response)
Special school · 1.5km away
Lifeworks College
Special school · 1.7km away
Dartington Church of England Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Bidwell Brook School
Special school · 2.0km away
Park School
Independent · 2.0km away
Redwood River School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Totnes Independent School a selective school?
No. Totnes Independent School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Totnes Independent School's Ofsted rating?
Totnes Independent School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2018. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Totnes Independent School?
Totnes Independent School currently has 123 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Totnes Independent School take?
Totnes Independent School caters for pupils aged 9 to 16.
Where is Totnes Independent School?
Totnes Independent School is in Totnes, TQ9 5JT, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Totnes Independent School have a sixth form?
No, Totnes Independent School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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