How many pupils does Marland School have?

Marland School has 160 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Marland School's Ofsted rating?

Marland School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).

How does Marland School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Marland School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.4 in 2025/26.

Is Marland School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Marland School is part of SENtient Trust.

Where is Marland School?

Marland School is located at Peters Marland, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8QQ.

Marland School

Peters Marland, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8QQ

Good

Inspected 7 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

6.4

Attainment 8

5–16

Ages

160

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation special school

Type

About Marland School

Marland School is a foundation special school in Torrington, Devon, England, for pupils aged 5–16. It has 160 pupils on roll. It is part of SENtient Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 69.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Foundation special school
Age Range: Ages 5–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 160 / 162 (99%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 March 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

69.9%

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

75%

Sustained destination

63%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

17.2%

Overall absence

42.3%

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.

34.95

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

4.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

40.44

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

£57,564

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 28% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,914 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

9.75

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.

£44,234

Spend per pupil

£45,368

Income per pupil

37%

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: Peters Marland, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8QQ
Phone: 01805601324
Headteacher: Keith Bennett
Website: http://www.marland.devon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

SENtient Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Marland School?: Marland School is a foundation special school in Torrington, Devon, England, for pupils aged 5–16.
How many pupils does Marland School have?: Marland School has 160 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Marland School's Ofsted rating?: Marland School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).
How does Marland School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Marland School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.4 in 2025/26.
How does Marland School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Marland School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Marland School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Marland School is part of SENtient Trust.
Where is Marland School?: Marland School is located at Peters Marland, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8QQ.