Barley Lane School

A requires improvement foundation special school school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Barley Lane School.

Exeter, EX41TA Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 7-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
9 July 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Barley Lane
St Thomas
Exeter, EX41TA

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113636
Type
Foundation special school
Phase
Special
Address
Barley Lane, St Thomas, Exeter, EX4 1TA
Age range
7-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SENtient Trust
Capacity
79 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
79
Free School Meals
64.6% (51 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (79 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
45.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
8
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
79 pupils
7-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ready, Respectful, Safe"

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Curriculum Highlights

Primary Science – two-year rolling programme (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) for Lower Key Stage 2 and Upper Key Stage 2. In Key Stage 3 students study Biology, Chemistry and Physics in detail via three learning pathways. Key Stage 4 work towards GCSE Biology or an Entry Level Science qualification. Subjects offered include Computer Science, English, Food Studies, Geography, History, Humanities, ICT, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, and Science.

SEND Provision

Barley Lane School provides education for pupils with complex SEMH and associated needs; referrals are made through the Devon County Council 0-25 SEND Team and admission involves EHCP consideration for SEMH; safeguarding and wellbeing are emphasised.

Admissions Criteria

Barley Lane School admissions are for pupils aged 7-16 (Y3-Y11), currently boys only, located in St Thomas, Exeter, Devon County catchment. Entrance requires an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) for SEMH and/or related needs. All pupil referrals go through the Devon County Council 0-25 SEND Team. The application process can include an interview with senior staff, informal pre-visit, and observation visits. Oversubscription criteria consider eligibility, match of resources to referred pupil needs, compatibility with current cohort, safeguarding/health and safety considerations, and physical capacity.

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