The short version
80% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 8–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 12
- Capacity
- 80%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Geraldine Carter (Managing Director)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
October 2024 | Inspection
Additional inspection
May 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
October 2023 | Inspection
Additional inspection
December 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
July 2019 | Inspection
Additional inspection
June 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
September 2017 | Inspection
Location
Butterdon Wood, Willingstone, Moretonhampstead, TQ13 8PY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Running Deer School's Ofsted rating?
Running Deer School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Running Deer School?
Running Deer School currently has 12 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Running Deer School take?
Running Deer School caters for pupils aged 8 to 16.
Where is Running Deer School?
Running Deer School is in Moretonhampstead, TQ13 8PY, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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