Phoenix Bay School
URN: 148761 • Torquay TQ12 6NQ
Overview
- Name
- Phoenix Bay School
- URN
- 148761
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Inadequate
- Ranking score
- 27.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ross Banks (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01803220750
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Pavillion, Torquay TQ12 6NQ
Summary
Phoenix Bay School is an independent special school located in Torquay, Devon, catering to a small cohort of 17 pupils with complex needs, primarily those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. The school operates in a nurturing environment designed to support students who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences, providing them with a safe space to learn and grow.
The curriculum at Phoenix Bay is trauma-informed, focusing on therapeutic education that encourages personal development and independence. Each student has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring tailored support that meets their individual needs. The school's ethos revolves around fostering strong, positive relationships, promoting emotional well-being, and preparing students for the challenges of everyday life.
Parents have expressed high levels of satisfaction with the school's approach, noting significant improvements in their children's engagement and confidence. The dedicated staff at Phoenix Bay are committed to creating a supportive community that empowers students to thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Phoenix Bay is trauma-informed, focusing on therapeutic education that encourages personal development and independence. Each student has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring tailored support that meets their individual needs. The school's ethos revolves around fostering strong, positive relationships, promoting emotional well-being, and preparing students for the challenges of everyday life.
Parents have expressed high levels of satisfaction with the school's approach, noting significant improvements in their children's engagement and confidence. The dedicated staff at Phoenix Bay are committed to creating a supportive community that empowers students to thrive both academically and personally.
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Nearby alternatives
- Mayfield School (63.2)
- Eat That Frog C.I.C (60.2)
- Combe Pafford School (55.6)
- The Lodestar Academy (51.9)
- EF Academy Torbay (48.2)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 24
- Pupils
- 17
- Boys
- 14
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2021-09-21
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 24 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 24 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0.00 |
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