Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education1 Douglas Avenue , Exmouth

Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education, based in Exmouth, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 5 to 19. The school is a non-maintained special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education currently has around 48 pupils on roll, which is about 32% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.8% boys and 31.3% girls. Around 40.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.8%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .