Stover School, Newton Abbot
Stover School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Newton Abbot. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stover School in detail
Stover School in its own words
In its own words: "At Stover, we believe that academic achievement should go hand in hand with being active, creative, and caring for wellbeing."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. At Stover, set in 64 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, we believe we offer something truly special: a blend of strong academic teaching and a rich programme of activities that helps children explore, grow, and thrive."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 6 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Stover School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 23 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 35% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 30% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 223 pupils (43.8%) received SEN support and 3 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Newton Abbot Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stover School (opposite), 310 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; 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 GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
30 April 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
14 January 2020
Regulatory Compliance
22 March 2017
Integrated
28 January 2014
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Stover School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Latest from Stover School
Stover School celebrates outstanding GCSE success in 2026
20 Aug 2026
A Level Success in 2026
13 Aug 2026
Welcome from Head of School Caroline Ward
18 Dec 2025
South Devon Schools Festival U13s Champions!
14 Oct 2025
Stover School Presents: SIX the Musical
20 Jun 2025
Stover in Devon’s Top Three Sixth Form Schools
18 Feb 2025
From Stover School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Stover School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Stover School.
- Stagecoach Performing Arts at Stover SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
82%
Available places
509 pupils
620 places
111 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Newton Abbot
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newton Abbot
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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
223
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
44.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
509
Total Pupils
264
Boys
245
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Stover School
What are GCSE results like at Stover School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Stover School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Stover School last inspected?
Stover School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
How many pupils go to Stover School?
Stover School has around 509 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Stover School?
Stover 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.
Does Stover School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Stagecoach Performing Arts at Stover School (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Stover School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stover School?
Stover School is at Stover, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6QG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)