How many pupils does Barley Lane School have?

Barley Lane School has 76 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Barley Lane School's Ofsted rating?

Barley Lane School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).

How does Barley Lane School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Barley Lane School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4 in 2025/26.

How does Barley Lane School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Barley Lane School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Barley Lane School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Barley Lane School is part of SENtient Trust.

Where is Barley Lane School?

Barley Lane School is located at Barley Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1TA.

Barley Lane School

Barley Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1TA

Requires Improvement

Inspected 9 July 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

Attainment 8

7–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation special school

Type

About Barley Lane School

Barley Lane School is a foundation special school in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 7–16. It has 76 pupils on roll. It is part of SENtient Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 70% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Foundation special school
Age Range: Ages 7–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 76 / 79 (96%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 9 July 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

70%

Free school meals

1.3%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

27%

Sustained destination

27%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

13.3%

Overall absence

34.6%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

4.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

20.93

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +5.7 vs 2023/24

£51,049

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,345 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£38,776

Spend per pupil

£34,002

Income per pupil

41%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Barley Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1TA
Phone: 01392430774
Headteacher: David Jones
Website: www.barleylaneschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

SENtient Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barley Lane School?: Barley Lane School is a foundation special school in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 7–16.
How many pupils does Barley Lane School have?: Barley Lane School has 76 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Barley Lane School's Ofsted rating?: Barley Lane School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).
How does Barley Lane School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Barley Lane School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4 in 2025/26.
How does Barley Lane School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Barley Lane School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Barley Lane School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Barley Lane School is part of SENtient Trust.
Where is Barley Lane School?: Barley Lane School is located at Barley Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1TA.