Barley Lane School
URN: 113636 • Exeter EX4 1TA
Overview
- Name
- Barley Lane School
- URN
- 113636
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SENtient Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01392430774
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barley Lane, Exeter EX4 1TA
Summary
Barley Lane School is a foundation special school located in Exeter, Devon, catering to a mixed-gender population of 76 pupils, with a capacity of 79. The school is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment tailored to meet the complex needs of its students, many of whom face challenges related to social, emotional, and mental health, as well as various learning difficulties.
The school's ethos, encapsulated in its vision statement "Ready, Respectful and Safe," emphasizes the importance of individual recognition and support. Barley Lane aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for lifelong learning and independence, preparing them for adulthood through a curriculum that is engaging and appropriately challenging. Staff members are committed to fostering resilience and empowering both students and their families.
Community feedback highlights the strong relationships between staff and families, showcasing the school's dedication to holistic support. Parents express gratitude for the care and commitment shown by the staff, which significantly contributes to their children's personal growth and happiness during their educational journey.
The school's ethos, encapsulated in its vision statement "Ready, Respectful and Safe," emphasizes the importance of individual recognition and support. Barley Lane aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for lifelong learning and independence, preparing them for adulthood through a curriculum that is engaging and appropriately challenging. Staff members are committed to fostering resilience and empowering both students and their families.
Community feedback highlights the strong relationships between staff and families, showcasing the school's dedication to holistic support. Parents express gratitude for the care and commitment shown by the staff, which significantly contributes to their children's personal growth and happiness during their educational journey.
Useful links
- Help for families with children in SEND (sen)
- DIAS - SEN support in schools 2023 (sen)
- The Devon 0-25 Team (sen)
- What Children Say (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
- School Gateway (other)
- Financial Information (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Vranch House School (61.3)
- University of Exeter (60.2)
- Torlands Academy (58.2)
- Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School (56.7)
- The Outdoors School (56.1)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 7 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SENtient Trust
- Capacity
- 79
- Pupils
- 76
- Boys
- 76
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 64.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 76 | 76 | 0 | 79 | 64.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 79 | 79 | 0 | 79 | 63.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 79 | 79 | 0 | 72 | 57.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 79 | 79 | 0 | 72 | 57.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 77 | 77 | 0 | 72 | 50.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 82 | 82 | 0 | 72 | 53.70 |
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