Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
School summary
Specialising in the education of deaf children, Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education is a small independent school in Exmouth, Devon. With around 48 pupils on roll and the option of boarding, it offers an intimate setting where each child can be known well. Ofsted rated the school 'Good' overall at its most recent inspection, while awarding 'Outstanding' for both behaviour and personal development. The school is led by Head Mr Sylvan Dewing and caters for pupils through to the sixth form.
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Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 23 February 2023
Teaching & academics
Ofsted judged the quality of education as 'Good', with sixth form provision also rated 'Good'. The very small roll means teaching can be closely tailored to individual needs, which is central to the school's specialist purpose.
Head · Mr Sylvan Dewing
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 4.17%
- EHC plans
- 95.83%
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A specialist, small-scale setting where deaf pupils are supported to thrive, with behaviour and personal development judged Outstanding by Ofsted.
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