Totnes Independent School
School summary
Totnes Independent School is a notably small independent in the Devon town of Totnes, with around 123 pupils on roll. Its scale gives it the character of a close-knit community where staff can know each child well. The school is mixed and takes pupils from age 11, leading them through to GCSE. It holds no particular religious character and does not offer boarding, so it suits day families looking for a more intimate alternative to larger schools.
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Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 30 April 2024
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications, the standard route through the secondary years. Inspection is carried out by the ISI, the body responsible for independent schools. With so few pupils overall, classes are likely to be small, which can mean closer attention from teachers.
Head · Mr Simon Bowley
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, family-feel independent in the heart of Totnes, led by Head Mr Simon Bowley, for parents who value an intimate setting over size.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.