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Details

Age Range2-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeSpecial school, Other independent special school
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityDevon
AddressPinhoe Road, EX4 8AD
School Websitewww.vranchhouse.org/
Telephone1392468333
URN113571

School Census

Total 58
Girls/Boys 31/27
Girls/Boys Ratio 53.4%/46.6%
% pupils where English not first language None
No. pupils eligible for free school meals None
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 0.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.

Start DateOfsted Rating
01/11/2022 Outstanding
26/06/2018 Outstanding
Inspection Date 01/11/2022
Quality of Education Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 26/06/2018
Quality of Education
Behaviour and Attitudes
Personal Development
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
01 July 2025Standard inspection: OutstandingView
01 November 2022Standard inspection: OutstandingView
11 November 2020Additional inspectionView
26 June 2018Standard inspection: OutstandingView
17 July 2017Additional inspectionView
07 July 2015Standard inspection: GoodView
23 May 2012Standard inspection: GoodView
19 May 2009Light touch inspectionView
06 November 2006Standard inspectionView
15 January 2001Full inspectionView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score SUPP
Grade 5 or above in English and maths SUPP
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 SUPP
Entering EBacc SUPP
EBacc average point score SUPP
Progress 8 NP
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score SUPP
Grade 5 or above in English and maths SUPP
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 SUPP
Entering EBacc SUPP
EBacc average point score SUPP
Progress 8 NP
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score SUPP
Grade 5 or above in English and maths SUPP
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 SUPP
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score SUPP
Progress 8 NP

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
100%
agree
0%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
94%
agree
6%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
88%
agree
12%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
0%
agree
0%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
not applicable
100%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
65%
agree
29%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
53%
agree
12%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
not applicable
29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
100%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
88%
agree
12%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
65%
agree
29%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
76%
agree
24%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
82%
agree
18%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
65%
agree
29%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
47%
agree
12%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
35%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
76%
agree
24%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
100%
no
0%

Ethnicity

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