The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- SENtient Trust
- Head
- Mrs Nikki Burroughs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hollow Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMonkerton Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Luke's Church of England School
Secondary · 538m away
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Whipton Barton Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Vranch House School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Willowbrook School
Primary · 1.6km away
Stansfield Academy
Academy · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ellen Tinkham School's Ofsted rating?
Ellen Tinkham School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ellen Tinkham School?
Ellen Tinkham School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ellen Tinkham School take?
Ellen Tinkham School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Ellen Tinkham School?
Ellen Tinkham School is in Exeter, EX1 3RW, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ellen Tinkham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ellen Tinkham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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