Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education

URN: 113654 • Exmouth EX8 2AU

Overview

Name
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
URN
113654
Type
Non-maintained special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sylvan Dewing (since 2025) , Interim Principal
Telephone
01395203130
Website
Visit
Address
1 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth EX8 2AU

Summary

Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education is a non-maintained special school located in Exmouth, Devon, catering to a mixed gender population of 48 pupils, with a capacity for 150. The Academy provides a specialist curriculum designed to support Deaf young people, many of whom have additional needs. Its ethos centres on nurturing individual talents and aspirations, fostering a strong Deaf identity while ensuring students are equipped for adulthood with essential skills and resilience.

The Academy promotes a bilingual environment, where students learn in both British Sign Language and English, enhancing their communication abilities. It also offers supported internships, demonstrating a commitment to practical learning and real-world experience. The school's facilities, opened in 2020, reflect modern educational principles focused on inspiration, visual communication, and inclusivity.

Community engagement is an essential aspect of the Academy, with initiatives that encourage collaboration and support from local organisations. The warm and friendly atmosphere aims to create a safe space where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for successful futures.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
5 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
150
Pupils
48
Boys
33
Girls
15
FSM %
40.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 48 33 15 150 40.00
2024-09-11 50 34 16 150 34.40
2023-09-11 39 27 12 150 37.50
2022-09-11 39 27 12 150 37.50
2021-09-11 33 23 10 150 17.60
2020-09-11 31 21 10 150 20.00

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