Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School is a pupil referral unit in Exeter, Devon, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Headteacher
- Ms Laura Webb (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 8 November 2004
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Devon
- School reference (URN)
- 134859
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Devon council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, September 2012; school remains Good (September 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in September 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, September 2023).
Contact and getting there
Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit, RD&E Hospital, Exeter, EX2 5DW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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By need in Devon: Autism (14) · SEMH (9) · Moderate learning (8) · Speech and language (7) · Severe learning (7) · PMLD (5) · Hearing (5) · Vision (5) · Physical (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Multi-sensory (4)
Questions about Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
How do I get a place at Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School?
Places at Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Devon council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School?
Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit, RD&E Hospital, Exeter, EX2 5DW, in Devon.
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