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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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