About the school
Sands School describes an admissions process based on visits, a 5-day try-out week and an informal interview, rather than an entrance test. It is based in Ashburton, Devon, and spreads the secondary school experience over 6 years, with most students leaving at age 17 instead of 16.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-17 |
| Sixth form | No |
📅 Open days: The school usually holds Open Days in the Autumn and Spring; families are directed to the Latest Events page for dates and registration.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Sands School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | Places are offered on the basis that a space is available, the school can meet the student's academic and other needs, and the student is making an active and informed choice to come to Sands. The school adds spaces to year groups at Y2 and again at O3. Due to constraints of resources, it can only process applications for up to two students with EHCPs at a time per year group. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Open Days are usually held in the Autumn and Spring. Visits are usually booked on a Tuesday or Thursday morning at 10.30. Most Y1 admissions try-out weeks take place sometime during the year before joining, when children are 10 turning 11.
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