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Sands School
- Secondary
- Ashburton TQ13 7AX
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Sands School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 73 students from age 11-17 yr.
Tuition fee £4,230 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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From the recently closed Dartington Hall School, fourteen students and three instructors convened in a garden in the summer of 1987 to plan a new school.
The core of the Sands experience has maintained our initial level of student/teacher cooperation.
Some of the most fascinating and gifted people in the nation received their education at Dartington Hall School over its sixty-year existence.
The fundamental differences I saw as a new teacher at Dartington Hall School informed what we brought with us to the Sands experience: relationships between all ages based on trust and respect rather than some imposed artificial hierarchy; respect earned rather than expected; responsibility shared so that school is run by all of its members; space given for the development of the child as a social and creative being as well as an academic person; staff racial diversity; and staff racial diversity.
There is no preaching or evangelising about the education we offer because we have the intuition that there is always more to learn and that we might not always get it right.
Simply an effort to improve it, and as a result, each generation of students contributes to the school's continued existence.
25 years later, the school is still recognisable as the Sands that I was first involved in creating.
But in my opinion, it is now better, more timely, and owned more cooperatively than it was in 1987, with a more comprehensible structure and philosophy.
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The core of the Sands experience has maintained our initial level of student/teacher cooperation.
Some of the most fascinating and gifted people in the nation received their education at Dartington Hall School over its sixty-year existence.
The fundamental differences I saw as a new teacher at Dartington Hall School informed what we brought with us to the Sands experience: relationships between all ages based on trust and respect rather than some imposed artificial hierarchy; respect earned rather than expected; responsibility shared so that school is run by all of its members; space given for the development of the child as a social and creative being as well as an academic person; staff racial diversity; and staff racial diversity.
There is no preaching or evangelising about the education we offer because we have the intuition that there is always more to learn and that we might not always get it right.
Simply an effort to improve it, and as a result, each generation of students contributes to the school's continued existence.
25 years later, the school is still recognisable as the Sands that I was first involved in creating.
But in my opinion, it is now better, more timely, and owned more cooperatively than it was in 1987, with a more comprehensible structure and philosophy.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - |
| Age range | 11-17 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 7% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 15.40% |
| Day Fees | £4,230 | £6,353 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 18.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.11 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 12.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.67% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.3 | 2.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 20.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 39.78% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.91 | 2.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 20.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.02% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.55% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.83 | 2.59 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 20 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% | 26.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% | 39.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.4% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 78.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.26% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 48.74% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.88% | 2.45% |
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| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
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