Sands School
Other independent school · Ages 11–18 · 67 pupils · Ashburton, Newton Abbot
The council’s dates, for reference
Sands School sets its own term dates. These are Devon’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2027 / 28
Checked 31 August 2026Term
Autumn term
Thursday, 2 September 2027 to Wednesday, 22 December 2027
112 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 25 October 2027 to Friday, 29 October 2027
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Thursday, 23 December 2027 to Wednesday, 5 January 2028
14 days
Term
Spring term
Thursday, 6 January 2028 to Friday, 31 March 2028
86 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 14 February 2028 to Friday, 18 February 2028
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Saturday, 1 April 2028 to Monday, 17 April 2028
17 days
Term
Summer term
Tuesday, 18 April 2028 to Tuesday, 25 July 2028
99 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 29 May 2028 to Friday, 2 June 2028
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Wednesday, 26 July 2028 to Thursday, 31 August 2028
37 days
Next up: October half term, 25 October 2027.
Published through to 2027/28.
Read from devon.gov.uk/support-schools-settings/administration-and-finan. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 31 August 2026
About Sands School
Sands School is a school for ages 11 to 18 in Ashburton, Newton Abbot, with 67 pupils.
TypeOther independent school
CouncilDevon
Pupils67 of 84 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened13 October 1987
URN113619
Websitewww.sands-school.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
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Ashburton Primary School
0.1 mi · Primary
South Dartmoor Community College
0.6 mi · Secondary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast
2 mi · Primary
Landscove Church of England Primary School
2.5 mi · Primary
Buckfastleigh Primary School
2.7 mi · Primary
Broadhempston Village Primary School
3.6 mi · Primary
Where it is
48 East StreetAshburton
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ13 7AX
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