The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 85
- Capacity
- 71%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Robyn Vincent
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
October 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
August 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2020 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2020 | Inspection
Pre-registration inspection
April 2019 | Inspection
Pre-registration inspection
July 2018 | Inspection
Location
Straw Barn, Shillingford Abbot, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9QQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMatford Brook Academy
All-through · 1.4km away
Alphington Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ide Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
West Exe School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Kenn Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Isca College of Media Arts
Secondary · 3.4km away
Isca Academy
Secondary · 3.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Outdoors School's Ofsted rating?
The Outdoors School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Outdoors School?
The Outdoors School currently has 85 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Outdoors School take?
The Outdoors School caters for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is The Outdoors School?
The Outdoors School is in Exeter, EX2 9QQ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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