The Greater Horseshoe School
URN: 146167 • Devon TQ12 6RH
Overview
- Name
- The Greater Horseshoe School
- URN
- 146167
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 65.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lukasz Miecznikowski (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 07592504811
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Little Bovey Lane, Devon TQ12 6RH
Summary
The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school located in a tranquil woodland setting near Newton Abbot, Devon. Catering to students aged 8-18, the school serves a mixed-gender population of 55 pupils, with a capacity for 61. It is dedicated to providing tailored educational experiences for young people with complex needs, combining academic, vocational, and therapeutic approaches to support individual development.
The curriculum at The Greater Horseshoe School offers a range of qualifications across academic and vocational subjects, supported by a unique outdoor learning environment, including a nearby care farm. The school employs the Thrive Approach to enhance social and emotional well-being, ensuring that each child receives personalized support to thrive academically and personally.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2023, the school emphasizes a well-structured careers programme aligned with Gatsby benchmarks, helping students plan for their future pathways. The Greater Horseshoe School fosters a caring and adaptable environment, aiming to achieve positive outcomes tailored to each student's needs.
The curriculum at The Greater Horseshoe School offers a range of qualifications across academic and vocational subjects, supported by a unique outdoor learning environment, including a nearby care farm. The school employs the Thrive Approach to enhance social and emotional well-being, ensuring that each child receives personalized support to thrive academically and personally.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2023, the school emphasizes a well-structured careers programme aligned with Gatsby benchmarks, helping students plan for their future pathways. The Greater Horseshoe School fosters a caring and adaptable environment, aiming to achieve positive outcomes tailored to each student's needs.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Read our latest inspection report. (download)
- Futures Long Term Curriculum 25-26 (download)
- Work Experience Policy (download)
- Policies (other)
- Referrals and admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- School for Inspiring Talents (55.9)
- K-HQ (55.3)
- The Copper Academy (43.8)
- Colours Academy (40.7)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 8 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 61
- Pupils
- 55
- Boys
- 37
- Girls
- 18
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2018-09-19
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 55 | 37 | 18 | 61 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 53 | 37 | 16 | 55 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 44 | 30 | 14 | 50 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 44 | 30 | 14 | 50 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 40 | 28 | 12 | 50 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 50 | 0.00 |
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