On Track Education West Yarner
On Track Education West Yarner is an independent special school in Totnes for pupils aged 7 to 16. It has 40 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for On Track Education West Yarner is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | West Yarner Dun Cross Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6DX |
| Phone | 01803445943 |
| Reference Number | 148805 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 40 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 82.5%
Girls: 17.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
On Track Education West Yarner is performing well overall, providing a good quality of education for its pupils. The school effectively supports students with significant social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them to change their outlook on education and achieve academic success. With a strong focus on personal development, the school fosters positive relationships between staff, pupils, and families, ensuring effective communication and a nurturing environment. The school is expanding its capacity to accept more pupils, indicating growth and adaptation in meeting the needs of its community.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong personal development programs for pupils.
- Effective relationships between staff, pupils, and families.
- High academic expectations leading to successful qualifications.
- Well-structured curriculum that supports independent learning.
- Focus on reading and phonics support in both primary and secondary education.
Areas for Improvement
- Early writing instruction does not adequately build foundational skills.
- In a few subjects, content sequencing does not support deep learning.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at On Track Education West Yarner were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is On Track Education West Yarner's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for On Track Education West Yarner is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was On Track Education West Yarner last inspected by Ofsted?
On Track Education West Yarner was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does On Track Education West Yarner have?
On Track Education West Yarner has 40 pupils on roll.
What age range does On Track Education West Yarner cover?
On Track Education West Yarner for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is On Track Education West Yarner?
On Track Education West Yarner is at West Yarner, Dun Cross, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DX.
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