ACE Tiverton Special School
URN: 147064 • Tiverton EX16 5HB
Overview
- Name
- ACE Tiverton Special School
- URN
- 147064
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TRANSFORMING FUTURES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hannah Smart (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01884763140
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Orchard Way, Tiverton EX16 5HB
Summary
ACE Tiverton Special School is a Free School Academy located in Tiverton, Devon, catering to students aged 11-16 with Autistic Spectrum Condition and related Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Opened in September 2019, the school has grown from 35 to 115 students, all supported by a dedicated and experienced staff team. The ethos of the school is built on mutual respect and the belief that every student deserves a fresh start each day.
The school’s vision, "Learning for Lifelong Success," emphasizes the importance of strong relationships and high aspirations. ACE Tiverton aims to equip students with essential skills for their future, whether they pursue further education or enter the workforce. The curriculum is designed to be adaptable, preparing students for roles and opportunities that may emerge in the coming years.
As part of the Transforming Futures Trust, ACE Tiverton is committed to fostering a supportive community where students can thrive. The school actively seeks input from families to enhance its development plans, ensuring that the needs and aspirations of the students are at the forefront of its initiatives.
The school’s vision, "Learning for Lifelong Success," emphasizes the importance of strong relationships and high aspirations. ACE Tiverton aims to equip students with essential skills for their future, whether they pursue further education or enter the workforce. The curriculum is designed to be adaptable, preparing students for roles and opportunities that may emerge in the coming years.
As part of the Transforming Futures Trust, ACE Tiverton is committed to fostering a supportive community where students can thrive. The school actively seeks input from families to enhance its development plans, ensuring that the needs and aspirations of the students are at the forefront of its initiatives.
Useful links
- ACE Tiverton Special School (other)
- Courtlands Special School (other)
- Ambitious About Autism Website link (other)
- National Autistic Society Website link (other)
- Autism Education Trust Website link (other)
- Devon Children & Family Partnership Website link (other)
- 10 October 2025We've had a little #glowup across our #schoolfamily this half term. Following a great suggestion from our wonderful Estates team and supported by our awesome admin team, our signage has been updated! Combining our approach to #visuals and # (other)
- NHS Autism Information Website link (other)
- Transforming Futures Trust (other)
- Devon Young Carers Website link (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Blundell's School (46.6)
- Blundell's Preparatory School (42.8)
- Ravenswood Preparatory School (37.5)
- The Wooden House Nursery School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TRANSFORMING FUTURES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 115
- Pupils
- 115
- Boys
- 83
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 41.70
- Open date
- 2019-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 115 | 83 | 32 | 115 | 41.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 108 | 84 | 24 | 108 | 35.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 75 | 57 | 18 | 85 | 40.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 75 | 57 | 18 | 85 | 40.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 59 | 45 | 14 | 70 | 44.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 33 | 28 | 5 | 70 | 45.50 |
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