Ofsted: Requires improvement

Barley Lane School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr David Jones

corporate_fareSENtient Trust

location_onExeter, EX4 1TA

language Visit Website phone 1392430774

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

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Attainment 8

5.4

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GCSE Rank

#60 in Devon

#4,232 of 4,663 nationally

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Barley Lane School is a Foundation special school school in Exeter, serving ages 7-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Barley Lane School is a foundation special school in Exeter, Devon, admitting pupils aged 7-16. It is part of SENtient Trust. The school has approximately 76 pupils on roll, of whom 64% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 5.4, placing the school #60 in Devon and #4,232 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 4.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

5.4

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.29

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

7.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.46

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.70

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.33

2022

Progress 8 Score

-2.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

4.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.32

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-2.7

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

7.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.27

2018

Progress 8 Score

-2.99

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

7.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.29

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

27%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)27%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)73%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

54%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)46%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)38%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)18%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

75%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)63%

Apprenticeships13%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)25%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 57%

Reading29% LA 75%

Writing0% LA 67%

Maths14% LA 71%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 55%England 61%

Reading33% LA 75% · Eng 74%

Writing0% LA 66% · Eng 72%

Maths0% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Read SS

101

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 55%England 60%

Reading30% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 66% · Eng 71%

Maths0% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.1

Read

LA 0.3

-4.6 to 4.8

-2.6

Write

LA -0.7

-6.8 to 1.6

-5.6

Maths

LA -0.9

-9.7 to -1.5

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 63%England 65%

Reading11% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 75% · Eng 78%

Maths11% LA 76% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.3

-1.6

Write

LA -1.0

-5.8 to 2.6

Maths

LA -1.0

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 63%

Reading0% LA 77%

Writing0% LA 76%

Maths0% LA 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.2

Write

LA -0.8

Maths

LA -0.7

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

09 July 2024

Inspection Report

Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	76	5	6.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	76	13	17.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	80	7	8.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	79	8	10.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	79	8	10.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	80	6	7.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	80	10	12.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	79	12	15.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	79	18	22.8%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	79	7	8.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	78	5	6.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	79	2	2.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	77	7	9.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	78	19	24.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	82	4	4.9%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	82	16	19.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	80	37	46.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	76	16	21.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	79	26	32.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	74	16	21.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	68	22	32.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	70	29	41.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	66	42	63.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	68	30	44.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	69	33	47.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	65	61	93.8%	3.1%	0

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover