Sands School
URN: 113619 • Newton Abbot TQ13 7AX
Overview
- Name
- Sands School
- URN
- 113619
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sean Bellamy (since 2025) , Administrator
- Telephone
- 01364653666
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 48 East Street, Newton Abbot TQ13 7AX
Summary
Sands School, located in Newton Abbot, Devon, is an independent democratic day school for students aged 11 to 17. Established in 1987 by a group of students and teachers from the former Dartington Hall School, Sands operates on principles of equality and mutual respect. There is no headteacher or formal hierarchy; instead, all members of the school community participate in decision-making through a weekly School Meeting, fostering a collaborative environment.
The curriculum at Sands is designed to allow students to choose subjects that interest them, with no compulsory classes. This approach encourages self-directed learning, enabling students to progress at their own pace while integrating practical life skills into their education. The school values personal engagement and aims to develop students' respect for themselves, others, and their environment.
With a small student body of 73, Sands School promotes close relationships among staff and students, creating a supportive community. The emphasis on social equality and personal responsibility helps students prepare for life beyond school within a democratic society.
The curriculum at Sands is designed to allow students to choose subjects that interest them, with no compulsory classes. This approach encourages self-directed learning, enabling students to progress at their own pace while integrating practical life skills into their education. The school values personal engagement and aims to develop students' respect for themselves, others, and their environment.
With a small student body of 73, Sands School promotes close relationships among staff and students, creating a supportive community. The emphasis on social equality and personal responsibility helps students prepare for life beyond school within a democratic society.
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Nearby alternatives
- Glendinning Academy (51.1)
- Huntercombe Hospital School Meadow Lodge (47.8)
- Abbotsbury School (45.2)
- Bishop Dunstan School (45.2)
- Lustleigh School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 73 | 35 | 38 | 84 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 73 | 38 | 35 | 84 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 78 | 39 | 39 | 84 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 78 | 39 | 39 | 84 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 64 | 33 | 31 | 84 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 74 | 41 | 33 | 84 |
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