The Greater Horseshoe School

Little Bovey Lane, Heathfield, TQ12 6RH

Independent special school for ages 8–18 in Heathfield. Mixed intake.

The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school in Devon for boys and girls aged 8 to 18, with special classes. Ofsted rated it Outstanding in May 2023, and all independent school standards were met.

The school describes a peaceful woodland setting near Newton Abbot, complemented by a nearby care farm. It says pupils follow tailored programmes combining therapeutic support, outdoor learning, academic work and vocational options such as animal care and horticulture.

Ages 8–18 · All-through

55 pupils · On roll

Independent special school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Devon’s deadlines and how to apply →