Fieldstone School
Fieldstone School is an independent special school in Newton Abbot for pupils aged 5 to 16. It has 74 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Fieldstone School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
Ofsted inspection: March 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | College House Ashburton Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1NH |
| Phone | 01626244086 |
| Reference Number | 141515 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 74 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.62%
Girls: 28.38% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
School for Inspiring Talents is performing well, with an overall effectiveness rating of good. The school is noted for its outstanding behaviour and attitudes, as well as exceptional personal development opportunities for its pupils, many of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The staff are dedicated and provide a supportive environment that enables students to thrive, with a strong emphasis on building trust and relationships. However, while the curriculum covers essential subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics effectively, there are some areas within the wider curriculum that require further development to ensure all pupils build on their existing knowledge adequately.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Aug 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Mar 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 12 Jan 2016 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Effective personal development experiences integrated into the curriculum.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils supporting individual needs.
- High expectations for pupil achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Engaging curriculum that includes career guidance and life skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects in the wider curriculum are not as well developed as others.
- Gaps in understanding for some pupils due to uneven curriculum delivery.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Fieldstone School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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0.22 miles |
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What is Fieldstone School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Fieldstone School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
When was Fieldstone School last inspected by Ofsted?
Fieldstone School was last inspected in March 2025.
How many pupils does Fieldstone School have?
Fieldstone School has 74 pupils on roll.
What age range does Fieldstone School cover?
Fieldstone School for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is Fieldstone School?
Fieldstone School is at College House, Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1NH.
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