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Torlands Academy

Academy alternative provision converter · Exeter · EX4 1PT

Ages 5–16 · 2 pupils · Devon

Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-02-06

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill2%

2 pupils · 90 places

Pupils on roll
2
Boys / girls
0 / 2
School capacity
90
Capacity fill
2 / 90 (2%)
Free school meals
0%
FSM pupils
0
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy alternative provision converter

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
WAVE Multi-Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Stocker

Location

Address
Merrivale Road, St Thomas
Postcode
EX4 1PT
Town
Exeter
Local authority
Devon
District
Exeter
Constituency
Exeter
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy alternative provision converter, Ages 5–16, in Exeter, Devon, 2 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 0%.

Open schools in Exeter
83
Academies among open schools in Exeter
52% (43)
Open schools in EX4
19
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.

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  • St Thomas Primary School

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    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM24.4%
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    Academy converter · Primary

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    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM27.5%
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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Stocker
Telephone
01392495437

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