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OpenURN 113633

Ellen Tinkham School

Foundation special school · Exeter · EX1 3RW

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Age range

Ages 3–19

Pupils

240

Local authority

Devon

Age range

Ages 3–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation special school, Ages 3–19, in Exeter, Devon, 240 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 52.1%.

Open schools in Exeter
83
Academies among open schools in Exeter
52% (43)
Open schools in EX1
13
Open schools in Devon LA
428

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ExeterNear EX1

Overview

School type
Foundation special school
Age range
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
113633

Location

Address
Hollow Lane, Pinhoe
Postcode
EX1 3RW
Town
Exeter
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
240
Boys / girls
166 / 74
School capacity
220
Capacity fill
240 / 220 (109%)
Free school meals
52.1%
FSM pupils
113
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: SENtient Trust
Academy trust
SENtient Trust

Contact

Telephone
01392467168
Website
www.ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk

Official links