Redwood River School, Totnes
Redwood River School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 18 in Totnes.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Redwood River School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Redwood River School are Bidwell Brook School (0.3 miles, Good); Lifeworks College (0.4 miles, Good); On Track Education West Yarner (0.9 miles, Good); and On Track Education Totnes (1.7 miles, Good).
Bidwell Brook SchoolLifeworks CollegeOn Track Education West YarnerOn Track Education Totnes
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Redwood River School has an education, health and care plan (14 of 14 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Staverton (South Devon Railway), about 1160 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (se-bound), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Redwood River is designed specifically for pupils with SEND, with experienced leadership that understands their needs deeply. The school offers a flexible, broad curriculum with three different pathways so teaching can be tailored to each child's starting point and learning style. Staff are qualified and trained specialists who will provide the pastoral and therapeutic support pupils need to thrive and achieve recognised qualifications.
Key Strengths
- Tailored curriculum with three pathways to overcome barriers to learning and support pupils with different starting points
- Experienced leadership and staff with extensive knowledge of SEND and EHC plans
- Comprehensive careers education from key stage 1 onwards, including work experience opportunities
- Strong pastoral and therapeutic provision to help pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour
- Excellent facilities including extensive grounds, woodlands, multi-use games area, and specialist therapy spaces
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has an up-to-date child protection policy tailored to pupils' needs, clear staff roles and responsibilities, staff have received recent relevant training, and leaders have prioritised safeguarding as high priority with appropriate previous experience and training.
Extracurricular Activities
Work experience, visits to places of worship, visitor activities, outdoor learning in woodlands, small animal care, play areas
Redwood River is a new specialist independent school designed to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), offering a broad curriculum across key stages 1 to 5 with three flexible pathways to meet individual learning needs.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
14%
Available places
14 pupils
100 places
86 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Totnes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Totnes
Across Devon council
Places available
7,788
Applications
7,251
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All secondary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Redwood River School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
14
Total Pupils
9
Boys
5
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Redwood River School
Questions parents ask about Redwood River School
How many pupils go to Redwood River School?
Redwood River School has around 14 pupils on roll.
Does Redwood River School have specialist SEN provision?
Redwood River School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Redwood River School?
Redwood River School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Redwood River School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Redwood River School?
Redwood River School is at Old Postern, The Dartington Estate, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)