Totnes Independent School
Totnes, Devon, South West · TQ9 5JT
With just 123 pupils, Totnes Independent School is a notably small co-educational independent school in Totnes, Devon, where children are likely to be known as individuals rather than faces in a crowd. It is non-denominational and takes pupils from age 11, with an entry point at 11+. Inspected by the ISI and led by Head Mr Simon Bowley, it offers a GCSE curriculum within an intimate community setting. Families drawn to small-scale, personal schooling rather than large institutions will find this an interesting option.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 123
- Location
- Totnes, Devon, South West
- Website
- https://totnesindependentschool.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Simon Bowley
Latest results
Attainment 8
43.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
37%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications. The school's average Attainment 8 score is 43.9, a little below the national average of 46.9, and 37% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with a national figure of 47%. These results sit below national benchmarks, so prospective families may wish to ask how the school's small classes support individual progress and where pupils typically go next.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 30 April 2024
The last word
A small, close-knit independent school for families who value personal attention over scale. Worth a closer look at how its size translates into individual support.
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Totnes Independent School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Totnes Independent School located?
Totnes Independent School is located at Windmill House, 21 Ashburton Road, Totnes, Totnes, TQ9 5JT.
What type of school is Totnes Independent School?
Totnes Independent School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Totnes Independent School?
Totnes Independent School has approximately 123 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.