Best 3 Not applicable schools in Exeter – comparison

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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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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

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: Torlands Academy (Not applicable) in Exeter; Ellen Tinkham School (Not applicable) in Exeter; Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School (Not applicable) in Exeter — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Torlands Academy, Ellen Tinkham School and Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School. They are not applicable phase and academy alternative provision converter, foundation special school and pupil referral unit type located around Exeter and Exeter, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Torlands Academy), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Torlands Academy (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 15–20%, range 0–5%–45–50%; all within the WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Torlands Academy EX4 1PT	Ellen Tinkham School EX1 3RW	Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School EX2 5DW
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter	Not applicable • Foundation special school	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location	Exeter EX4 1PT	Exeter Devon EX1 3RW	Exeter Devon EX2 5DW
Latest Ofsted	2 18 Mar 2024	2 14 Jun 2023	2 27 Oct 2012
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	90	220	79
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Devon (878)	Devon (878)
Website	—	www.ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk	www.devonhospitalschool.org.uk
Telephone	01392495437	01392467168	01392402675
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Torlands Academy

EX4 1PT

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Exeter
EX4 1PT
Ofsted: 2 18 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: —
Telephone: 01392495437

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

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

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.