Age Range. 3–11 Co-educational.
Number of Pupils. 142.
Fees per term (2024–2025). Preparatory School: Day: Reception £3,880 Years 1–3 £4,320, Years 4–6 £5,300. Weekly Boarding: Years 4–6 £9,250. Full Boarding: Years 4–6 £10,750. Fees include VAT.
Stover Preparatory School enjoys a beautiful rural setting on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, close to the South Devon coast. Set in 64 acres there is ample space for pupils of all ages to experience the great outdoors, be that through play, nature walks, sport, orienteering, bushcraft, learning in our outdoor classroom or researching the history of our fine old buildings. Stover Preparatory School shares its fine site with Stover Senior School, making transfer at aged 11 years a smooth process for our pupils.
We pride ourselves on our warm, welcoming atmosphere where each individual is nurtured and encouraged to reach their full potential. Visitors frequently comment on the positive, happy feeling they experience upon entering the school. Teachers are aware of pupils’ individual needs and provide support in an approachable and friendly manner.
We offer a broad, balanced curriculum with high academic standards, complemented by a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Spanish begins in Reception and French is also introduced at Year 3. Languages, PE and music are taught by specialist teachers across the school. All other subjects are taught by the class teacher to enable cross-curricular links to thrive. Underpinning everything we do is our firm belief in Research Based Learning, where pupils develop their inquiry skills, taking ownership of their learning from a young age. Sport and the Performing Arts play a vital role in each child’s development. We have a full fixture list for our U9 and U11 teams as well as involvement with the local Schools’ Sports Partnership. Our regular school performances and concerts are a highlight of the calendar. More than 80% of our Prep School pupils choose to participate in the Prep School Choir. In addition, we offer a Pre-Prep Choir and a Chamber Choir for talented pupils in Years 5 and 6. Residential and day trips into our beautiful local environment further complement the curriculum.
Facilities include an extensive Outdoor Classroom, Sports Fields, Tennis Courts, Art room, Music room, Multi-Purpose Hall, Library and ICT suite.
Flexi, weekly and full boarding are available from the age of 8 years. Scholarships are offered at 11+. The majority of our pupils move on to Stover Senior School.
See also Stover School senior entry in The Society of Heads section. Charitable status. Stover School Association is a Registered Charity, number 306712.