South Devon Steiner School vs Totnes Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Devon Steiner School
Dartington · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
215 students
Totnes Independent School
Totnes · Independent all-through · Ages 9–16
127 students
| Measure | South Devon Steiner School Dartington, South West | Totnes Independent School Totnes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #346 of 402 | #240 of 402 |
| National rank | #3433 of 4,090 | #2340 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 9–16 |
| Students | 215 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 127 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 55.4% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 13.5 | 43.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.8% | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 44.4% |
| EBacc average points | 0.76 | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dartington | Totnes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.southdevonsteinerschool.org | totnesindependentschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Totnes Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.3 vs 21.4).
- •South Devon Steiner School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 127.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Devon Steiner School better than Totnes Independent School?
On the Success Index (England), Totnes Independent School ranks higher (42.3 vs 21.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are South Devon Steiner School and Totnes Independent School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Dartington and Totnes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Devon Steiner School: 215. Totnes Independent School: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Devon Steiner School and Totnes Independent School rank in South West?
South Devon Steiner School is 346th of 402 and Totnes Independent School is 240th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).