Stover School
Newton Abbot, Devon · TQ12 6QG
Stover School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school set across 64 acres in the Devon countryside near Newton Abbot, serving pupils aged 3–18. The school blends progressive, research-based teaching with Christian family values, emphasising holistic development alongside academic rigour. Its pastoral culture and rural setting foster close community bonds, with particular strength in pastoral care and extracurricular enrichment.
- →Genuine pastoral care and emotional well-being support alongside academics
- →Exceptional breadth of extracurricular activities across sports, arts, and leadership
- →Rural campus with proximity to Dartmoor and coast, providing distinctive outdoor education
- →All-through education from nursery to Sixth Form in a tight-knit community setting
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a warm, supportive environment where individual care matters as much as achievement; families seeking all-through education in a rural setting with strong pastoral emphasis and diverse co-curricular opportunities.
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Stover
Newton Abbot, Devon
TQ12 6QG
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Stover School?
Day fees at Stover School are approximately £15,600 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Stover School?
Stover School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Stover School's exam results?
At Stover School, 8.3% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 16.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Stover School a boarding school?
Stover School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Stover School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Stover School “Excellent” (2020).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Genuine care for child's well-being, emotional and academic
✓Impressive breadth and quality of extracurricular activities
✓Close-knit community feel; staff go above and beyond
✓Holistic approach producing confident, well-rounded individuals
✓Multi-generational family school culture
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited independent validation of teaching quality