Totnes Independent School
URN: 143947 • Totnes TQ9 5JT
Overview
- Name
- Totnes Independent School
- URN
- 143947
- 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
- 37.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Bowley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01803864484
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Windmill House, Totnes TQ9 5JT
Summary
Totnes Independent School is a mixed independent school located in Totnes, Devon, catering to students aged 11 to 16. With a current enrolment of 123 pupils and a capacity of 140, the school prides itself on its non-punitive approach to education, fostering an environment where students feel safe, accepted, and respected. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its guiding principles of Love, Acceptance, Respect, and Safety (LARS), which promote positive relationships and emotional wellbeing among students and staff.
The curriculum is designed to support high academic aspirations, with GCSE courses commencing in Year 9, allowing students ample time to engage with the subject matter. The school has achieved notable success, ranking in the top 5% of schools nationally for academic progress. Small class sizes and a focus on nurturing relationships enable tailored support for each student, including those with special educational needs.
Community feedback highlights the school’s commitment to understanding and addressing individual student needs, creating a nurturing and inclusive environment. Parents report significant improvements in their children's confidence and engagement with learning, underscoring the school’s dedication to fostering a supportive educational experience.
The curriculum is designed to support high academic aspirations, with GCSE courses commencing in Year 9, allowing students ample time to engage with the subject matter. The school has achieved notable success, ranking in the top 5% of schools nationally for academic progress. Small class sizes and a focus on nurturing relationships enable tailored support for each student, including those with special educational needs.
Community feedback highlights the school’s commitment to understanding and addressing individual student needs, creating a nurturing and inclusive environment. Parents report significant improvements in their children's confidence and engagement with learning, underscoring the school’s dedication to fostering a supportive educational experience.
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Nearby alternatives
- ROC College (part of United Response) (60.2)
- On Track Education West Yarner (52.6)
- Bidwell Brook School (52.4)
- On Track Education Totnes (48.4)
- Lifeworks College (47.2)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 9 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 123
- Boys
- 45
- Girls
- 78
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2017-01-06
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 123 | 45 | 78 | 140 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 118 | 52 | 66 | 140 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 120 | 54 | 66 | 140 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 120 | 54 | 66 | 140 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 119 | 58 | 61 | 120 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 125 | 66 | 59 | 120 | 0.00 |
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