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Verified 18 August 2026
South Devon Steiner School is a private secondary-stage school in Devon, Devon, with a published age range of 2-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- ISI ?
- Not yet verified
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
South Devon Steiner School
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Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Not yet verified
Overview
Overview
Steiner Waldorf education gives South Devon Steiner School a recognisable rhythm. The co-educational, non-boarding community serves children from age 3 to 19 on an eight-acre site, while its statutory age range is 2 to 19. The school includes an upper-school phase, and both age positions remain relevant to understanding its provision.
Pupils move from the lower school into a Middle School supported by specialist teaching and a Class Guardian. Academic work is balanced with music, art, handwork, woodwork, metalwork, drama, sport and other practical activities. The curriculum develops through stages while retaining a strong creative and practical emphasis.
The Upper School runs from Class 9 to Class 12, broadly corresponding to Years 10 to 13. Alongside Steiner Waldorf study, pupils work towards the New Zealand Certificate of Steiner Education. Level 3 is comparable with other Level 3 routes, and graduates can apply to university through UCAS. Students may join from mainstream or other Steiner settings.
Learning is collaborative and non-competitive, with detailed end-of-year evaluations and formal examinations introduced in the Upper School. Performing arts, community service, clubs and sports extend the programme. A March 2024 material-change inspection considered a proposal to lower the entry age and found the relevant standards met; admissions remain open throughout the year.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 13.5 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Devon and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 13.5
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.76
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Devon and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-19
- School Business Manager
- Mr Jeffrey van Zyl
- Pupil roll
- 215 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Hood Manor, Dartington, Totnes, Devon
- Postcode
- TQ9 6AB
- Area
- Devon
School leadership
- School Business Manager
- Mr Jeffrey van Zyl
School contact
- School phone
- 01803897377
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01803897377
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 13.5 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 66.7% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.76 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Not yet verified
Latest inspection: Not yet verified
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2024 is the latest report listed by ISI. Read the report for its findings and regulatory outcome.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does South Devon Steiner School handle admissions?
South Devon Steiner School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to South Devon Steiner School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for South Devon Steiner School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for South Devon Steiner School?
Check the latest ISI or school-published inspection record for current inspection detail.