Natural landmarks · South West England
The Small School
The Small School — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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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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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…
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- 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.
- When was The Small School built?
- Built or established in 1982.
- 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.