236
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
25%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 19/04/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityDevon
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Ellen Tinkham School · All-through · Devon
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
236
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
49%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
25%
Contact
Address
Hollow Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX1 3RW
Local authority
Devon
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 | 236 | 9.3 | 100% | 6% | 49% | 8% | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 237 | 7.9 | 100% | 7% | 46% | 10% | 35% |
| 2022/23 | 238 | 7.5 | 100% | 7% | 46% | 9% | 29% |
| 2021/22 | 240 | 8.1 | 100% | 8% | 46% | 8% | 31% |
| 2020/21 | 237 | 7.5 | 100% | 7% | 34% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 196 | 7.6 | 100% | 7% | 40% | 7% | 18% |
| 2017/18 | 176 | 7.8 | 100% | 6% | 36% | 8% | 21% |
| 2016/17 | 165 | 7.9 | 100% | 5% | 36% | 8% | 22% |
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