South Devon Steiner School
Devon, South West · TQ9 6AB
South Devon Steiner School follows the distinctive Steiner approach to education, offering an alternative to mainstream schooling within the independent sector. A small, mixed school of around 249 pupils in Devon, it operates without a religious character and welcomes children at age 11. Families drawn to Steiner principles will find a setting that differs markedly from conventional independent schools, and it is inspected by the ISI.
249
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 249
- Location
- Devon, South West
- Website
- http://www.southdevonsteinerschool.org
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Jeffrey
Latest results
Attainment 8
13.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
46%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils sit GCSEs, with 46% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, broadly in line with the national average of 47%. The school's Attainment 8 score of 13.5 sits well below the national figure of 46.9, which reflects the Steiner curriculum's narrower focus on formal GCSE subjects rather than a like-for-like comparison with mainstream provision. Parents considering the school should weigh its educational philosophy against headline attainment measures.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 26 March 2024
The last word
A small independent school for families who actively seek the Steiner way of learning. Its results are best read in the context of that philosophy rather than against standard league tables.
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South Devon Steiner School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is South Devon Steiner School located?
South Devon Steiner School is located at Hood Manor, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6AB.
What type of school is South Devon Steiner School?
South Devon Steiner School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend South Devon Steiner School?
South Devon Steiner School has approximately 249 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.