The Greater Horseshoe School

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Welcome to The Greater Horseshoe School

We are an independent special school situated in a peaceful woodland setting near Newton Abbot in Devon. We are registered by the DfE to provide education for students between the ages of 8-18. Our school facilities are complemented by our nearby care farm, where we offer animal care, horticulture and a wide range of outdoor educational activities alongside academic and vocational programmes.

We are committed to providing the best education for young people with complex needs. We offer a unique tailored programme for every child, combining a therapeutic approach, outdoor learning and individual academic and vocational programmes to suit each young person.

Rated as Outstanding by OFSTED

In March 2023, The Greater Horseshoe School was graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

Read our latest inspection report.

Curriculum

Through our curriculum we offer opportunities for our pupils to achieve qualifications across a range of academic and vocational subjects.

Chipley Mill Farm

We have a school farm on a 40-acre site surrounded by trees. The site is flanked by a tranquil river and comprises woodland areas and pasture.

Our children Thrive

The Thrive Approach is an individual and targeted way of working with all young people, that helps develop their social and emotional well-being.

Careers Programme

At the Greater Horseshoe School, we believe that a carefully planned careers programme is essential in supporting our pupils to;

Choose pathways and next steps that are suited to them
Have high aspirations
Plan to sustain employability throughout their lives.

Our provision is based on the Gatsby benchmarks. We have a cross-curricular approach to careers as well as specific objectives taught in Employability and ILS lessons. Our AQA and City & Guilds assessment tools contain units which allow progression to be evidenced in line with other subjects taught at the school.

The Careers lead at The Greater Horseshoe School is Amy Bridle. Please get in touch with any queries;

amy.bridle@enhancedchildrensservices.co.uk; 01626 782038

More details about the GHS Careers provision can be found here;

This information will be reviewed on 9.09.25