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The Greater Horseshoe School
Little Bovey Lane, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6RH, Devon
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
55
Capacity
61
Ages
8–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a small student body of 55, the school offers a personalized learning environment, but its academic performance appears to be a concern, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 2.9 and only 7% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess broader strengths, but prospective parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating their options.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 2.9 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 7% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 7% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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50.57744, -3.65319 · TQ12 6RH
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN146167
School typeOther independent special school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Greater Horseshoe School rated by Ofsted?
The Greater Horseshoe School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is The Greater Horseshoe School a good school?
The Greater Horseshoe School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Greater Horseshoe School in GCSEs?
The Greater Horseshoe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.9. 7% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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