How many pupils does ACE Tiverton Special School have?

ACE Tiverton Special School has 115 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is ACE Tiverton Special School's Ofsted rating?

ACE Tiverton Special School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024).

How does ACE Tiverton Special School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at ACE Tiverton Special School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 10.6 in 2025/26.

Is ACE Tiverton Special School part of an academy trust?

Yes — ACE Tiverton Special School is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is ACE Tiverton Special School?

ACE Tiverton Special School is located at Orchard Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5HB.

ACE Tiverton Special School

Orchard Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5HB

Good

Inspected 23 January 2024

Good

Ofsted

10.6

Attainment 8

11–16

Ages

115

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About ACE Tiverton Special School

ACE Tiverton Special School is a free school special in Tiverton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 115 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 10.6 (2025/26). 42.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 115 / 115 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 January 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

42.7%

Free school meals

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

50%

Sustained destination

50%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

14.5%

Overall absence

33.6%

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.

16.01

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

7.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

20.61

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

£53,066

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,073 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.

£28,009

Spend per pupil

£27,991

Income per pupil

46%

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: Orchard Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5HB
Phone: 01884763140
Head Teacher: Hannah Smart
Website: www.atss.transformingfutures.org.uk

Academy Trust

REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is ACE Tiverton Special School?: ACE Tiverton Special School is a free school special in Tiverton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does ACE Tiverton Special School have?: ACE Tiverton Special School has 115 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is ACE Tiverton Special School's Ofsted rating?: ACE Tiverton Special School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024).
How does ACE Tiverton Special School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at ACE Tiverton Special School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 10.6 in 2025/26.
Is ACE Tiverton Special School part of an academy trust?: Yes — ACE Tiverton Special School is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is ACE Tiverton Special School?: ACE Tiverton Special School is located at Orchard Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5HB.

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