Royal Deaf Education Trust

About Royal Deaf Education Trust

Royal Deaf Education Trust is a non-maintained special school in East Devon, Devon, England, for pupils aged 5–19. It has 48 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 February 2023) rated it Good. 36.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 42.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Devon →

School Type

Non-maintained special school

Age Range

Ages 5–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

48 / 150 (32%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 February 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address

1 Douglas Avenue, East Devon, Devon, EX8 2AU

Phone

01395203130

Interim Principal

Sylvan Dewing

Website

www.thedeafacademy.ac.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Royal Deaf Education Trust?

Royal Deaf Education Trust is a non-maintained special school in East Devon, Devon, England, for pupils aged 5–19.

How many pupils does Royal Deaf Education Trust have?

Royal Deaf Education Trust has 48 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Royal Deaf Education Trust's Ofsted rating?

Royal Deaf Education Trust was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 February 2023).

Where is Royal Deaf Education Trust?

Royal Deaf Education Trust is located at 1 Douglas Avenue, East Devon, Devon, EX8 2AU.