Stover School

What Stover School does

Stover School is an independent co-educational day and Sixth Form school located on a 64-acre estate in Teigngrace, Newton Abbot, South Devon, United Kingdom, operating continuously since 1932 on a heritage site anchored by the 1777 Mansion House. The school delivers a full educational pathway from Nursery (age 3) through Preparatory School (Key Stages 1 and 2), Senior School (Key Stages 3 and 4 with GCSE programs), and Sixth Form (A-Levels with a dedicated Pathways programme), serving families seeking independent education across South Devon. Core products are the three academic divisions, supplemented by enrichment modules including Forest School, Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and a broad sporting and performing arts programme delivered partly through external partnerships (Elevate Education, OPPIDAN, Finlake Riding Centre, Stover Golf Club, Torquay Alpine, River Dart Adventures, South Devon UTC).

The underlying technology stack is standard off-the-shelf educational software: Google Classrooms, ISAMS parent portal, Unifrog, UCAS, Flywire for fee payments, School Fee Plan (Premium Credit Limited) for monthly installments, and YourArchive for the Stoverites alumni network. The school relies on ISI accreditation, KCSIE 2025 safeguarding compliance, and GDPR-compliant data policies for regulatory standing.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees for ages 3-18, billed termly or via monthly installments, with ancillary income from facility hire (Stover Enterprises — conferencing, film/TV locations, sports training, events), uniform retail, and transport services. The go-to-market motion combines direct admissions (Open Mornings, school visits, taster days, scholarships and bursaries) with community-led acquisition via the alumni network, parent referrals, and local community events. Geographic reach is regional, centered on South Devon and accessed via school bus routes covering the area between Plymouth and Exeter.

Name

Stover School

Legal name

Stover School

Website

https://stover.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stover School is an independent co-educational day and Sixth Form school in South Devon, England, serving children aged 3 to 18 across Nursery, Preparatory, Senior, and Sixth Form divisions on a 64-acre heritage estate. It generates revenue primarily from recurring tuition fees, supplemented by facility hire and ancillary services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAA

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACACAD

Full-Day Nursery Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

Keywords

• Independent school education
• Preparatory school programs
• Senior school tuition
• Sixth form college
• Day school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Teigngrace

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. School Fees - Academic Tuition: Stover School generates primary revenue through tuition fees for students aged 3-18 years, covering Nursery, Preparatory School (Key Stages 1 & 2), Senior School (Key Stages 3 & 4), and Sixth Form. Fee structure is provided in image format (Screenshot-2026-06-16-at-11.07.02) on the School Fees page.
2. Facility Hire: Stover Estate generates revenue through hiring out facilities for day conferencing, film and TV location shoots, sports training events, photo shoots, community events, and outdoor festivals. The 1777 Mansion House and 64 acres of parkland are available for hire.
3. School Fee Plan - Monthly Payment Finance: Partnership with SFP School Fee Plan (trading style of Premium Credit Limited) to offer monthly payment plans for parents, providing financial flexibility for tuition payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stover School provides co-educational independent day and Sixth Form education for children aged 3 to 18 years on a 64-acre estate in South Devon. Its core academic offer comprises three divisions — Preparatory School (Nursery and Key Stages 1 & 2), Senior School (Key Stages 3 & 4, GCSEs), and Sixth Form (A-Levels) — supplemented by enrichment programmes (Forest School, Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports and arts) and ancillary venue hire for corporate and community events.

Product overview

Stover School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in South Devon offering a comprehensive educational pathway from Nursery (age 3) through to Sixth Form (age 18). The school operates three core divisions: Preparatory School (Nursery and Key Stages 1-2), Senior School (Key Stages 3-4 with GCSE programs), and Sixth Form (A-Level curriculum). Beyond the core academic programs, the school provides enrichment through Forest School, Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and extensive extracurricular activities. Additional services include facility hire for events and the Stoverites Alumni network for former students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stover School Preparatory School: Nursery and Key Stages 1 & 2, for children aged 3 - 11
• Stover School Senior School
• Stover School Sixth Form

Products and services

• Preparatory School Nursery and Key Stages 1 & 2 education for children aged 3 to 11, located in the Clock House with an EYFS curriculum blending play-based and structured learning. Includes the Forest School outdoor learning programme as part of the Prep pathway.
• Senior School Key Stages 3 & 4 education for pupils aged 11 to 16, offering GCSE preparation across STEM, Arts, Languages, and Societies subjects with absolute freedom of GCSE option choice. Includes extracurricular programmes such as Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and extensive sports.
• Sixth Form Post-16 education offering A-Level curriculum across STEM, Languages & Societies, and The Arts categories. Includes the Pathways programme covering Oxbridge, medicine, veterinary, and dentistry preparation, delivered in partnership with OPPIDAN Education, with Elevate Education study-skills workshops and Unifrog careers guidance.
• Facility Hire (Stover Enterprises) Venue hire at the Stover Estate for day conferencing, corporate hospitality, film and TV location shoots, sports training events, photo shoots, community events, and outdoor festivals, leveraging the 1777 Mansion House and 64 acres of parkland.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistently excellent GCSE and A-Level results annually

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elevate EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Elevate Education to deliver study skills workshops to Sixth Form students. These sessions teach effective study strategies including time management and note-taking to improve academic performance. Students receive 'Ace Your Exams' post-trial examination support.
• OPPIDAN EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTailored support for pupils applying to highly competitive fields including Oxbridge, medicine, veterinary, and dentistry through interview preparation and specialist application guidance via OPPIDAN Education.
• INVESTIN EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareers education resource accessed by Sixth Form pupils as part of the Pathways programme to explore post-school options.
• Finlake Riding CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquestrian Enrichment programme partner. Pupils learn dressage, cross country, show jumping, hacking and stable management. Lessons suitable for all ages and levels. School Equestrian Team competes through this partnership.
• Torquay Alpine Dry Ski SlopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for Skiing and Snowboarding Club, running every Friday evening during term time. Caters for beginners through to competitive racers representing the school at highest UK levels.
• River Dart AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam building activity provider for Sixth Form September Induction, where new Year 12 pupils form friendships through adventure activities.
• Stover Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local golf club. Pro Andy Fox delivers two group lessons per week. Aims to encourage children into the sport and develop squads to compete and represent the school.
• South Devon UTCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 7 pupils bussed to South Devon UTC in Newton Abbot during school time to study Design and Technology concept, product design, manufacture, production line management, and develop tool handling skills using CAD programmes and precision engineering machines.
• Devon Schools Sports PartnershipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStover School is a member of the Devon Schools Sports Partnership, participating in numerous sports events with other schools in the area, with many events held in the school's extensive grounds.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StoverSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stover-school

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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