Ellen Tinkham School

A good foundation special school school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ellen Tinkham School.

Exeter, EX13RW Ofsted: Good Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 April 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hollow Lane
Pinhoe
Exeter, EX13RW
Phone
1392467168
Website
ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113633
Type
Foundation special school
Phase
Special
Address
Hollow Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX1 3RW
Website
www.ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SENtient Trust
Capacity
220 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
237
Free School Meals
45.5% (108 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (237 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
7 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
14
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
237 pupils
3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Everyone will be the best that they can be"

Everyone will be the best that they can be Everyone has a voice No-one is excluded

Head Teacher's Message

Nikki Burroughs, Executive Head, describes Ellen Tinkham School as an aspirational and inspirational school for pupils between the ages of 3 and 19 with an Education, Health & Care Plan, serving the area of Exeter and beyond.

Curriculum Highlights

Three pathways in the curriculum: Early Years Paths, Engagement Path, Subject Specific Path Key Stage 4 enables access to nationally recognised qualifications where appropriate Curriculum focuses on development of communication skills and life skills Personalisation through Home:School Agreement Targets and Pupil-Centred Reviews

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