Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education is a not applicable school in Exmouth, 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. The student population reflects a mixed community 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 .

School Information

Address: 1 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, EX8 2AU
Website: www.thedeafacademy.ac.uk
Telephone: 01395203130
School Type: Non-maintained special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Devon
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Sylvan Dewing
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 113654

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 23/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 150
Number of Pupils: 48
Number of Boys: 33
Number of Girls: 15

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 33.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British95.80%46
Other (any other ethnic group)2.10%1
Other Asian2.10%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Local authority average
-0.02
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Local authority average
29%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Local authority average
40%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Local authority average
41.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
1 Beacon Place , EX8 2SR
3out of 4 601 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Regents Gate , EX8 1TA
- not rated 635 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Regents Gate , EX8 1TA
3out of 4 635 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Exeter Road Community Primary School
Exeter Road , EX8 1PU
- not rated 938 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Marpool Primary School
Moorfield Road , EX8 3QW
1out of 4 1,850 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Exmouth Community College
Gipsy Lane , EX8 3AF
2out of 4 1,427 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Exmouth Community College
Gipsy Lane , EX8 3AF
- not rated 1,427 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU
3out of 4 0 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU
- not rated 25 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cedarwood Pre-Preparatory School
12 Cyprus Road , EX8 2DZ
- not rated 385 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Dolphin School
Raddenstile Lane , EX8 2JH
- not rated 434 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Courtenay School
Stoke Lyne , Withycombe Raleigh EX8 4DE
- not rated 2,516 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.