Belong School Devon

URN: 147471 • Exeter EX2 8PU

Overview

Name
Belong School Devon
URN
147471
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Roz Harman (since 2025)
Telephone
03003035755
Website
Visit
Address
Grace Road West, Exeter EX2 8PU

Summary

Belong School Devon is an independent special school located in Exeter, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 54 pupils, with a capacity of 75. Established in 2013, the school aims to provide a supportive educational environment for children and young people with unmet needs. The ethos of Belong School revolves around fostering a sense of belonging, enabling students to learn, grow, and thrive through a relational practice approach.

The curriculum at Belong School Devon is designed to promote academic, social, and emotional learning, combining small group instruction with one-on-one support. This tailored approach helps students build confidence, develop essential life skills, and work towards their individual Education Health and Care Plan goals. The school emphasizes the importance of wellbeing, equipping students with the tools necessary for emotional readiness and resilience.

Belong School Devon is part of a broader community initiative under Belong Learning, which operates additional schools in Gloucestershire. The school prioritises nurturing positive relationships between staff and students, ensuring that each child receives the care and attention needed to succeed in a modern educational landscape.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
11 - 17
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
75
Pupils
54
Boys
28
Girls
26
FSM %
Open date
2019-11-27
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 54 28 26 75
2024-09-11 46 22 24 75
2023-09-11 47 25 22 50 0.00
2022-09-11 47 25 22 50 0.00
2021-09-11 48 24 24 50
2020-09-11 8 4 4 50

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