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Sands School
Independent school · Devon
| Address | 48 East Street, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7AX |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Pupils | 67 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01364653666 |
| Website | http://www.sands-school.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Non-pupil days: Wed 2 and Thu 3 Sep, Thu 31 Dec, Thu 15 Apr. Y1 induction day Fri 4 Sep. Final days of Autumn and Summer term are half days (pick-up 1pm). School camp Sun 27 Jun - Fri 2 Jul; the school closes that week. Bank holiday Mon 3 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Termly fee from September 2026 | £4,970.00 |
Deposit: £900.00
Deposit £900.00 incl. VAT, returnable. School lunches £250.00 per term. Means-tested bursaries of usually 10-33% offered.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 7
Enquire, then visit (usually Tuesday or Thursday at 10.30, toured by students) and meet the Admissions Team. The student then attends a five-day Try-Out Week, ending with an informal interview by their peer group. Places are offered if there is space, needs can be met and the student actively chooses Sands. Apply with the form and latest school report.
- Try-Out Week
- Informal peer-group interview
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.