76
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
35%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Requires improvement
Ofsted inspection · 09/07/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityDevon
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio4.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Barley Lane School · All-through · Devon
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
76
Pupil : teacher ratio
4.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
64%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
13%
Persistent absence
35%
Contact
Address
Barley Lane, St Thomas, Exeter, EX4 1TA
Local authority
Devon
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 76 | 4.3 | 100% | 1% | 64% | 13% | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 79 | 4.8 | 100% | 1% | 65% | 15% | 45% |
| 2022/23 | 80 | 5.1 | 100% | 1% | 64% | 14% | 47% |
| 2021/22 | 79 | 4.9 | 100% | 0% | 66% | 17% | 50% |
| 2020/21 | 77 | 4.8 | 100% | 0% | 70% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 79 | 5.3 | 100% | 0% | 72% | 11% | 34% |
| 2017/18 | 70 | 5.1 | 100% | 0% | 73% | 14% | 44% |
| 2016/17 | 69 | 5.2 | 100% | 0% | 72% | 10% | 44% |
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