Mill Water School
URN: 113635 • Budleigh Salterton EX9 7BJ
Overview
- Name
- Mill Water School
- URN
- 113635
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Pickering (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01395568890
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bicton, Budleigh Salterton EX9 7BJ
Summary
Mill Water School, located in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, is a foundation special school catering to children and young people aged 3 to 19 with complex, severe, and profound learning difficulties. With a current enrolment of 120 pupils, the school aims to provide an individualised and holistic education within a nurturing environment. The dedicated staff and governing body work collaboratively to ensure that each learner is prepared for their best future.
The curriculum at Mill Water School is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, incorporating aspirational and realistic target setting in line with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) requirements. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration with parents, therapists, and specialist staff to support the educational and emotional development of each child.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Mill Water School's ethos, with various events and initiatives designed to engage families and local stakeholders. The school encourages parental participation through regular newsletters and information sessions, fostering a supportive and inclusive school community.
The curriculum at Mill Water School is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, incorporating aspirational and realistic target setting in line with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) requirements. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration with parents, therapists, and specialist staff to support the educational and emotional development of each child.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Mill Water School's ethos, with various events and initiatives designed to engage families and local stakeholders. The school encourages parental participation through regular newsletters and information sessions, fostering a supportive and inclusive school community.
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- Health for Kids (other)
- 2025-26 Consultations (other)
- Term Dates 2025-26 (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Mill Water School (37.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 120 | 84 | 36 | 100 | 35.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 121 | 90 | 31 | 100 | 33.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 114 | 85 | 29 | 100 | 34.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 114 | 85 | 29 | 100 | 34.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 118 | 87 | 31 | 117 | 27.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 117 | 90 | 27 | 116 | 24.00 |
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