Compare Barley Lane School and Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School and Ellen Tinkham School

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Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Barley Lane School (Not applicable) in Exeter; Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School (Not applicable) in Exeter; Ellen Tinkham School (Not applicable) in Exeter — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Barley Lane School, Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School and Ellen Tinkham School. They are not applicable phase and foundation special school and pupil referral unit type located around Exeter, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School), published Oct 2012. The lowest is 3 (Barley Lane School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Barley Lane School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 35–40%, range 0–5%–60–65%; all under Devon local authority.

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Attribute	Barley Lane School EX4 1TA	Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School EX2 5DW	Ellen Tinkham School EX1 3RW
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Foundation special school	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location	Exeter Devon EX4 1TA	Exeter Devon EX2 5DW	Exeter Devon EX1 3RW
Latest Ofsted	3 9 Sep 2024	2 27 Oct 2012	2 14 Jun 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	79	79	220
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Devon (878)	Devon (878)	Devon (878)
Website	www.barleylaneschool.org.uk	www.devonhospitalschool.org.uk	www.ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk
Telephone	01392430774	01392402675	01392467168
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Barley Lane School

EX4 1TA

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: Exeter
Devon
EX4 1TA
Ofsted: 3 9 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Devon (878)
Website: www.barleylaneschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01392430774

Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School

EX2 5DW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
Ofsted: 2 27 Oct 2012
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Devon (878)
Website: www.devonhospitalschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01392402675

Ellen Tinkham School

EX1 3RW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: Exeter
Devon
EX1 3RW
Ofsted: 2 14 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Devon (878)
Website: www.ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk
Telephone: 01392467168

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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