Park Road, Dartington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EQ
10 simple reasons to choose Park School, Totnes
Independent prep school and nursery in Dartington, Totnes.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Park School, Totnes fees are £3,623 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Park School, Totnes
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best independent prep schools in Totnes and one of the 6 best primary schools for 5 miles.
On average, 16.7 pupils per class and 16.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destinations for Park School leavers are Totnes and Devon independent & state schools.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and also includes PSHE, French. There is a great deal of subject linking and topic work. An 'alternative' school that gives a democratic voice to its pupils in running the school, thereby developing their social and emotional potential. Parents also play a more active role than in most schools; community spirit is valued and nurtured.
The school curriculum emphasises 'environmental learning', including Forest School, woodland craft, environmental awareness, growing vegetables, etc.
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, and visiting speakers. Camping trips from Year 3.
There is a PE programme with competitive and non-competitive sports in line with the National Curriculum. In addition, there is cycling around the school grounds, yoga and meditation.
Music, art (painting, ceramics, print making, sculpture), drama and dance are taught within a 'creative arts' framework and topic work.
School day runs from 9.00am to 3.00pm. Before and after school care is available locally.
Find another school near Park School, Totnes
Independent Prep Schools
St Christopher's School, Totnes (3.3 miles); Stover Preparatory School (12.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Landscove Church of England Primary School (4.4 miles); Stoke Gabriel Primary School (4.5 miles); Broadhempston Village Primary School (4.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Sands School (7.6 miles); Stover School (12.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
South Dartmoor Community College (8.3 miles); Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (9.3 miles); Torquay Boys' Grammar School (11.2 miles).