The Greater Horseshoe School
Devon, South West · TQ12 6RH
With just 55 pupils, The Greater Horseshoe School is among the smallest independent schools in Devon, offering an intimate setting where every child is known individually. Led by Mr Lukasz Miecznikowski, this mixed, non-denominational school admits pupils from age 11 and is inspected by the ISI. Its scale lends itself to close, personalised attention rather than the bustle of a larger establishment, and the published academic measures suggest a cohort with significant additional needs being supported within a specialist environment.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 55
- Location
- Devon, South West
- Website
- www.thegreaterhorseshoeschool.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Lukasz Miecznikowski
Latest results
Attainment 8
2.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
7%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school's headline academic figures sit well below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 2.9 against a national average of 46.9 and 7% of pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Figures of this kind, alongside the very small roll, typically reflect a school working with pupils who need a highly individualised and supportive approach rather than one pursuing conventional academic rankings. Families considering it will want to understand directly how progress is measured and celebrated for each child.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small, specialist independent setting in Devon where individual support takes precedence over league-table outcomes. Best suited to families seeking a nurturing, personalised environment.
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The Greater Horseshoe School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Greater Horseshoe School located?
The Greater Horseshoe School is located at Little Bovey Lane, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6RH.
What type of school is The Greater Horseshoe School?
The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend The Greater Horseshoe School?
The Greater Horseshoe School has approximately 55 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.