Hood Manor, Dartington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6AB
10 simple reasons to choose South Devon Steiner School, Juniors
Independent prep school and nursery in Dartington, Totnes.
For pupils aged 3 to 14 years.
Mixed school (about 60% girls).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Junior division of South Devon Steiner School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £1,720 (Rec) to £2,800 per term (2020/21).
10 better reasons to choose South Devon Steiner School, Juniors
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best independent prep schools in Totnes and one of the 3 best primary schools for 3 miles.
On average, 18.4 pupils per class and 14.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Most pupils go on to the Upper School at age 14.
School follows the Steiner curriculum which emphasises creativity with a balance of artistic, practical and intellectual topics.
Steiner practice is that the same class teacher stays with the same pupils year on year for Main Lesson at least. Specialist staff teach the other subjects such as languages, sport, eurythmy, craft, handwork etc.
School uses an integrated/creative curriculum for all year groups. Curriculum also includes PSHE, French, German. School has an outdoor curriculum for every year group. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers a small range of sports.
Art, music and Eurythmy are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils.
As the junior school to South Devon Steiner School, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.
Find another school near South Devon Steiner School, Juniors
Independent Prep Schools
St Christopher's School, Totnes (2.3 miles); Park School, Totnes (2.3 miles); Stover Preparatory School (11.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Landscove Church of England Primary School (3.3 miles); Broadhempston Village Primary School (3.7 miles); Harbertonford Church of England Primary School (5.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
South Devon Steiner School (0 miles); Sands School (5.5 miles); Stover School (11.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
South Dartmoor Community College (6.2 miles); Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (10.2 miles); Ivybridge Community College (11.9 miles).