Park Road, Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EQ
10 reasons to choose Park School, Totnes
Top line
Park School, Totnes has a Schoolsmith Score® of 69. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Totnes and one of the 6 best primary schools for 5 miles.
School fundamentals
Park School, Totnes is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (40%/60%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school. Park School, Totnes fees are £4,647 per term (2024/25). Fees exclude VAT and lunches.
Average class size
Park School, Totnes is a small school, with mixed-age classes, and an average class size of 13.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for Park School leavers are Totnes and Devon independent & state schools.
The Park School, Totnes curriculum
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.
More on the curriculum
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, visiting speakers and camping trips from Year 3.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for music, drama, art, environmental science and languages throughout.
Sport at Park School, Totnes
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.
The Arts at Park School, Totnes
Music, art (painting, ceramics, print making, sculpture), drama and dance are taught within a ‘creative arts’ framework and topic work.
Wraparound care
School day runs from 9.00am to 3.00pm. Before and after school care is available locally.
Find another school near Park School, Totnes
St Christopher’s School, Totnes (3.3 miles); Stover Preparatory School (12.6 miles).
Landscove Church of England Primary School (4.4 miles); Stoke Gabriel Primary School (4.5 miles); Broadhempston Village Primary School (4.7 miles).
Sands School (7.6 miles); Stover School (12.6 miles).
South Dartmoor Community College (8.3 miles); Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (9.3 miles); Torquay Boys’ Grammar School (11.2 miles).