Natural landmarks · South West England
The Small School
In or near Clovelly.
The Small School — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Small School is a school heritage located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Small School focuses on personalized adult learning through small class sizes, fostering an inclusive community and better educational outcomes. It emphasizes individual attention and supportive environments that enhance both student and teacher experiences.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Small School is located in South-West England. It operates as an independent educational institution, focusing on a unique approach to learning and development. The school is known for its small class sizes and personalised education.
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Background
History
Satish Kumar, who also founded Resurgence magazine, lived in the rural village, and did not want to send his 10-year-old son to the nearest secondary school, either in Bude or Bideford. He decided to set up a school in the village. The Small School was founded in September 1982, and had a choice of afternoon options including: photography, yoga, pottery, woodwork. Unlike other state schools, the Small School was known for its pupils growing, cooking, and serving their own lunches. The Small School began with 8 children and grew to as many as 35. On 20 May 2015 an Ofsted inspection found the school inadequate. Two additional inspections were undertaken in 2016 and Ofsted shows that the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.9921, -4.4781
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Hartland
- Postcode
- EX39 6AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Established
- 1982
- Official site
- www.thesmallschool.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7764874 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Small School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Small School?
- The Small School is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 6AB), in the parish of Hartland.
- What is The Small School?
- The Small School — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Small School?
- Drivers can use postcode EX39 6AB.
- When was The Small School built?
- Built or established in 1982.
- Is The Small School a protected site?
- Yes — The Small School is part of the Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Small School free to visit?
- Yes, The Small School is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Small School?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 6AB. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.