Royal Deaf Education Trust
Non-maintained special school in Exmouth, Devon.
School details
| Type | Non-maintained special school |
|---|---|
| Age range | 5 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 49 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 150 |
| Free school meals | 42.40% |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Address | 1 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, EX8 2AU |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.thedeafacademy.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 01395203130 |
| URN | 113654 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 23 February 2023, published 26 April 2023:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Nearby schools
- Orchard Manor School (special school, about 6.9 km)
- Mill Water School (special school, about 8.9 km)
- Southbrook School (special school, about 12.0 km)
- Ellen Tinkham School (special school, about 13.7 km)
- Barley Lane School (special school, about 15.4 km)
- Mayfield School (special school, about 15.7 km)
- Combe Pafford School (special school, about 15.9 km)
- Glendinning Academy (special school, about 16.0 km)
Browse: Special schools in Devon
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