Phoenix Bay School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | The Pavillion 3 Seale Hayne Newton Abbot Torquay TQ12 6NQ |
| Phone | 01803220750 |
| Reference Number | 148761 |
Phoenix Bay School is currently demonstrating strong adherence to independent school standards, particularly in safeguarding, health, and safety management. The school's culture of safeguarding is embedded and robust, with well-trained staff confident in managing pupil welfare. The recent expansion of teaching areas and strategic recruitment practices are noteworthy, enhancing the quality of education provided to a growing number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This inspection marks the proprietor's first material change request since the previous inspection, where the school was deemed good, reflecting its commitment to nurturing vulnerable pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 17 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 82.35%
Girls: 17.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Oct 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 15 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Aug 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong culture of safeguarding embedded throughout the school.
- Effective health, safety, and welfare policies for pupils and staff.
- Strategic staff recruitment aligned with pupils' evolving needs.
- Thorough risk assessments and individual safety plans for pupils.
- Dedicated facilities that cater to the sensory needs of pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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