Stover School
Newton Abbot, Devon, South West · TQ12 6QG
Set in the Devon countryside near Newton Abbot, Stover School has welcomed pupils since 1932 and now teaches around 497 children from age three through to eighteen, with boarding available alongside day places. This Church of England school was judged "good" by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which singled out personal development as excellent. A notably high proportion of pupils, just over 41 per cent, receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a community comfortable working with a wide range of learning needs. With a small sixth form of 45, the atmosphere here is intimate rather than large-scale.
497
Pupils
good
ISI
£20,700
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 497
- Location
- Newton Abbot, Devon, South West
- Website
- http://www.stover.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01626 354505
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Executive head Caroline Ward
Latest results
Attainment 8
45.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
23%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
27%
A-level A*-A
29%
Teaching & academics
Results sit a little below national benchmarks: Attainment 8 stands at 45.1 against a national average of 46.9, and 23 per cent of pupils gain grade 5 or above in English and Maths, well short of the 47 per cent seen nationally. That said, more than a quarter of grades fall in the 9-7 range, and 29 per cent of A-level entries reach A*-A. The curriculum is broad and flexible, pairing GCSEs and A-levels with BTEC and EPQ options, which gives pupils with differing strengths several routes through to sixth form.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 45
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 41.13%
- EHC plans
- 1.13%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span academic, music, arts, sport and a dedicated tennis award, hinting at where the school invests beyond the classroom. The subject range, taking in drama, art and design, sports studies and modern languages such as French and Spanish, points to a rounded education.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1932
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,175 - £20,700
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £35,550 - £40,980
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 30 April 2024
The last word
A small, all-through Church of England school for families drawn to individual attention and strong pastoral care, with day fees from £11,175 and boarding rising to £40,980. Parents should weigh the supportive ethos against headline results that trail the national picture.
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Stover School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Stover School located?
Stover School is located at Stover, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG.
What type of school is Stover School?
Stover School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Stover School?
Stover School has approximately 497 pupils on roll.
What is Stover School's inspection rating?
Stover School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 30 April 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.