Running Deer School

URN: 143539 • Moretonhampstead TQ13 8PY

Overview

Name
Running Deer School
URN
143539
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Inadequate
Ranking score
38.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Geraldine Carter (since 2025) , Managing Director
Telephone
01647279328
Website
Visit
Address
Butterdon Wood, Moretonhampstead TQ13 8PY

Summary

Running Deer School is an independent special school located in Moretonhampstead, Devon, catering to a small cohort of 12 pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The school offers a nurturing environment designed to support students who face barriers to learning, including those with learning difficulties, Autism, ADHD, and trauma-related challenges. With a capacity of 15 students, the school prioritises individualised timetables and high support programmes tailored to each child's unique requirements.

The curriculum at Running Deer School emphasises practical skills and therapeutic education, often conducted in the natural environment of Dartmoor. This approach aims to enhance students' confidence, self-esteem, and social-emotional well-being. The school adopts a trauma-informed methodology, recognising the impact of past experiences on behaviour and learning, and focuses on building trusting relationships between staff and students.

Parents have expressed gratitude for the transformative impact the school has had on their children, highlighting improvements in confidence and resilience. The dedicated staff work closely with families to support their needs and advocate for their children, fostering a strong sense of community within the school.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
8 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
15
Pupils
12
Boys
11
Girls
1
FSM %
Open date
2016-09-05
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 12 11 1 15
2024-09-11 14 12 2 10
2023-09-11 10 7 3 10 0.00
2022-09-11 10 7 3 10 0.00
2021-09-11 9 7 2 10 0.00
2020-09-11 10 8 2 10 0.00

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