Ellen Tinkham School

About Ellen Tinkham School

Ellen Tinkham School is a foundation special school in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 236 pupils on roll. It is part of SENtient Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Devon →

School Type

Foundation special school

Age Range

Ages 3–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

236 / 220 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 April 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.

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

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.

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

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

Hollow Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RW

Phone

01392467168

Headteacher

Nikki Burroughs

Website

www.ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

SENtient Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ellen Tinkham School?

Ellen Tinkham School is a foundation special school in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–19.

How many pupils does Ellen Tinkham School have?

Ellen Tinkham School has 236 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ellen Tinkham School's Ofsted rating?

Ellen Tinkham School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023).

How does Ellen Tinkham School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

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

Is Ellen Tinkham School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ellen Tinkham School is part of SENtient Trust.

Where is Ellen Tinkham School?

Ellen Tinkham School is located at Hollow Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RW.