Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 1 Douglas Avenue Exmouth EX8 2AU |
| Phone | 01395203130 |
| Reference Number | 113654 |
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education has made significant progress since its last inspection and is now rated as good overall, with outstanding performance in behavior, attitudes, and personal development. The school serves a unique population of deaf students, many of whom have had negative experiences in traditional education settings. It has created a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters strong relationships between pupils and staff. Leaders have implemented effective changes to enhance the curriculum, prioritizing the inclusion of British Sign Language and deaf studies in students' learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 48 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68.75%
Girls: 31.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 39.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 9 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 13 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Dec 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- High-quality support for social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Effective use of EHC plans to inform individualised targets.
- Development of a bespoke curriculum tailored to students' needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum coherence and sequencing in all subject areas needs improvement.
- Work on core subjects, such as English and mathematics, requires further strengthening.
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