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South Devon Steiner School
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South Devon Steiner School
- All-through
- Dartington TQ9 6AB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop knowledge necessary for informed decisions and perform well in GCSE.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for behaviour; pupils are motivated to learn.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers use assessment effectively to close gaps in knowledge.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel systems manage their workload well and benefit the children.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Effective assessments help fill knowledge gaps, especially for new pupils.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers have secure knowledge, but some areas need better curriculum reflection.
Communication with Parents: Parents describe children as happy and safe at school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents describe their children as being happy and safe at school.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: High behavioural expectations and monitoring improvements.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Proprietor body ensures proper implementation of systems and standards.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: High behaviour expectations; warm pupil-staff relationships.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Daily routines and established actions ensure safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils participate in diverse activities like music, drama, and sports.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils gain life skills through educational visits and work experience.
Career Counselling Services: Careful consideration for career paths with supportive interviews and work experience.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are socially and emotionally prepared for further education or employment.
Support for SEND: Learning resources adapt to support pupils with SEND to complete activities with peers.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced curriculum from Kindergarten to sixth form.
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South Devon Steiner School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 253 students from age 2-19 yr.
Tuition fee £1,943 to £3,626 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The objective of Waldorf education, according to Austrian educator Dr. Rudolf Steiner, is "to generate individuals who are able, in and of themselves, to impart significance to their lives." In order to support each and every one of our students as they embark on a life of service to humanity in small and large ways, in accordance with their unique abilities and visions, we work hard to help them develop a sense of their own purpose.
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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 | 6.5 | 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 | 9% | 25.81% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 37.96% | 42.99% |
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% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.52% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.74% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.49 | 2.46 | 2.82 |
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% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.88% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 52.43% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.18% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.71% | 11.48% |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.47% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.67% | 45.26% |
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 | - | 18.44% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.77% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.95% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.59% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.26% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 2.15% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 26.63% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.78% | 43.34% |
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 | - | 21.83% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.85% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.28% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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% | 90.21% |
| 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% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 24.21% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.21% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 2.76% |
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 | 6.5 | 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 | 27% 1 | 26.8% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 16 | 41.02% | 42.58% |
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% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.12% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.55% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.35 | 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% | 84.86% |
| 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% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.56% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.5% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.56% | 2.06% |
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 | 11.9 | 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 | 26% | 26.56% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 39.54% | 43.04% |
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% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.4% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.82% | 16.23% |
| 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% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.26% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 48.74% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.32% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.88% | 2.46% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| 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 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| 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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