Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
Details
| Age Range | 5-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Non-maintained special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Address | 1 Douglas Avenue, EX8 2AU |
| School Website | www.thedeafacademy.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 1395203130 |
| URN | 113654 |
School Census
| Total | 46 |
| Girls/Boys | 11/35 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 23.9%/76.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 63.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 13 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/02/2023 | Good |
| 16/01/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 23/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 23 February 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 16 January 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 27 June 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 12 December 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 July 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 08 November 2016 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 14 May 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 October 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 07 October 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 09 November 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | SUPP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 14% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| 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 | 71% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
Nearby Schools
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 1 Beacon Place, , EX8 2SR
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Regents Gate, , EX8 1TA
Exeter Road Community Primary School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Exeter Road, , EX8 1PU