The Greater Horseshoe School
The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school in Teignbridge for pupils aged 8 to 18. It has 57 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Greater Horseshoe School is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2025.
Ofsted inspection: February 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Little Bovey Lane Heathfield Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 6RH |
| Phone | 07592504811 |
| Reference Number | 146167 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 57 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.91%
Girls: 35.09% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
The Greater Horseshoe School demonstrates strong potential to meet the independent school standards regarding its proposed material change to increase pupil capacity. The school implements thorough safeguarding policies and health protocols, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for its pupils. With a focus on curriculum quality and personalized support, the school has effectively maintained high staff-to-pupil ratios, which cater well to the specific needs of students, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jan 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 09 May 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Mar 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Aug 2018 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Robust safeguarding measures and protocols in place.
- High staff-to-pupil ratios support individualized learning.
- Strong collaboration with external agencies for pupil support.
- Well-planned accommodation to handle increasing pupil numbers.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at The Greater Horseshoe 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.
| Name | Distance |
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2.71 miles |
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2.78 miles |
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2.85 miles |
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Rydon Primary School
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3.15 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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3.25 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
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3.32 miles |
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Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
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3.39 miles |
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Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
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3.56 miles |
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3.81 miles |
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Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
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3.82 miles |
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All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
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3.84 miles |
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4.11 miles |
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Haytor View Community Primary School
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4.46 miles |
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Decoy Primary School
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4.71 miles |
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| Name | Distance |
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Stover School
Stover, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG |
1.57 miles |
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Phoenix Bay School
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2.21 miles |
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Teign School
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2.78 miles |
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Coombeshead Academy
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3.29 miles |
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Fieldstone School
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3.41 miles |
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Newton Abbot College
Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF |
3.48 miles |
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South Devon UTC
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3.67 miles |
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What is The Greater Horseshoe School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Greater Horseshoe School is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2025.
When was The Greater Horseshoe School last inspected by Ofsted?
The Greater Horseshoe School was last inspected in February 2025.
How many pupils does The Greater Horseshoe School have?
The Greater Horseshoe School has 57 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Greater Horseshoe School cover?
The Greater Horseshoe School for pupils aged 8 to 18.
Where is The Greater Horseshoe School?
The Greater Horseshoe School is at Little Bovey Lane, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6RH.
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