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Stover School

Other independent school · Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,996 of 2,536

Worse than 78% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils509
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs C Ward
Local authorityDevon
Opened01 Jan 1942
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 113579.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolDevonEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.52.245.646.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.80.8%65.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.57.5%45.3%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.15.1%12.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths79.5%60%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 473--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolDevonEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.28.45, worse than England, worse than Devon34.5535
Average A-level gradeC--
Average points, best three A-levels25, worse than England, worse than Devon35.4735.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC---
AAB or better8.3%, worse than England, worse than Devon15.4%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.6, worse than England--
A-level progressBelow average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study14--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils509
Girls245
Boys264
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.223
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.73.9%
Higher education34.8%
Employment30.4%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.13%
Apprenticeship4.3%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Stover School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.1 miPrimarySt Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.6 miPrimaryBlackpool Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.6 miPrimaryKingsteignton SchoolFree schools
Good
1.7 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
1.7 miSecondaryTeign SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.7 miSecondaryCoombeshead AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.8 miPrimaryBradley Barton Primary School and Nursery UnitCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Stover School

How does Stover School rank in England?

Stover School ranks 1,996 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 78% of schools).

What are Stover School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Stover School was C, and 8.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Stover School?

Stover School has 509 pupils aged 3 to 18.

Does Stover School have a sixth form?

Yes, Stover School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.