Sands School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Sands School

Independent SchoolDevon, South West

Gender

Mixed

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

7:1

Excellent

Founded

1987

Day Fees (per year)

£14,190

Fees

Day Fees (per year)

£14,190

Leadership

Head

Sean Bellamy

Ages & Pupils

77

Total pupils

Qualifications Offered

GCSE

Admissions

Main Entry Points

Year 7

Open Days

Contact school for open events

Scholarships & Bursaries

Bursary Support

The school offers a handful of income-based bursaries on a first come, first served basis of up to one-third of the fees.

Up to 33.33% fee remission

Exam Results

26%

GCSE Grades 9-7

Curriculum

Modern Foreign Languages

Spanish

Popular GCSE Subjects

SpanishPsychologyPhysicsChemistryBiology

Sport

HockeyNetballFootball

Mobile Phone Policy

Sands School recognises that personal communication through mobile technologies is part of everyday life for many students, staff and parents/carers. Mobile technology should always be used safely and appropriately at school and outside of school. The school does not as a general rule limit or prohibit students, staff or visitors from bringing mobile devices (including mobile phones and tablets) into the school. However, the use of mobile technology must always follow school policies and acceptable use.

ISI Inspection

School Profile

School Size
77 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
7:1Excellent
Religious Character
None

Student Demographics

4.11%

EHCP

52.05%

SEN Support

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