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Belong School Devon is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Exeter, Devon, for children and young people aged 11 to 17.

  • Ages 11–17
  • 66 pupils
  • Ofsted report card (2026)

School details

Type
Independent special school (Section 41)
Ages
11 to 17
Boys and girls
Boys and girls
Pupils
66 (places for 75)
Headteacher
Mrs Roz Harman
Opened
27 November 2019
Council
Devon
School reference (URN)
147471

How to get a place

4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
  1. An EHC plan

    Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.

  2. Visit and ask questions

    See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.

  3. Ask for the school to be named

    Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Devon council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.

  4. Named in the plan

    If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.

Questions to ask when you visit

8 questions to tick off as you go

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Ofsted

Report card, June 2026: Expected standard in 5 of 6 areas

Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.

  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard
  • SafeguardingMet

Independent school standards: all standards met.

Contact and getting there

Grace Road West, Exeter, EX2 8PU

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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive

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Questions about Belong School Devon

How do I get a place at Belong School Devon?

There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Belong School Devon. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.

What ages does Belong School Devon take?

Aged 11 to 17, boys and girls.

What is Belong School Devon’s Ofsted rating?

There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.

Where is Belong School Devon?

Grace Road West, Exeter, EX2 8PU, in Devon.

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