How many pupils does Thomas Hall School have?

Thomas Hall School has 458 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Thomas Hall School's Ofsted rating?

Thomas Hall School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).

How does Thomas Hall School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Thomas Hall School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.4 in 2025/26.

How does Thomas Hall School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at Thomas Hall School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Thomas Hall School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thomas Hall School is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Thomas Hall School?

Thomas Hall School is located at Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 5AD.

Thomas Hall School

Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 5AD

Requires Improvement

Inspected 19 March 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

37.4

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

4–16

Ages

458

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Thomas Hall School

Thomas Hall School is a free school in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 458 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 4–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 458 / 720 (64%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 March 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

34.5%

Free school meals

11.6%

EAL

9.4%

SEN support

22.7%

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

37.4

Attainment 8

59 pupils

37.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

49.2%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

64%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

72%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

13.1%

Overall absence

39.2%

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.

30.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

15.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.5 vs 2023/24

17.87

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

£43,586

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,189 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.4 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.

£7,789

Spend per pupil

£7,922

Income per pupil

51%

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: Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 5AD
Phone: 01392757371
Head Teacher: Phil Arnold
Website: https://www.thomashallschool.org

Academy Trust

REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thomas Hall School?: Thomas Hall School is a free school in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–16.
How many pupils does Thomas Hall School have?: Thomas Hall School has 458 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Thomas Hall School's Ofsted rating?: Thomas Hall School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).
How does Thomas Hall School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Thomas Hall School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.4 in 2025/26.
How does Thomas Hall School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 64% of pupils at Thomas Hall School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Thomas Hall School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Thomas Hall School is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Thomas Hall School?: Thomas Hall School is located at Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 5AD.