On Track Education West Yarner is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Totnes, Devon, for children and young people aged 7 to 16.
- Ages 7–16
- 40 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school (Section 41)
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 40 (places for 52)
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Wood
- Opened
- 7 December 2021
- Council
- Devon
- School reference (URN)
- 148805
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Rated Good, July 2025
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2025.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
West Yarner, Dun Cross, Totnes, TQ9 6DX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Bidwell Brook School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.7 miles
- River Dart Academy Alternative provision · Ages 5–16 0.7 miles
- Lifeworks College Independent · Ages 16–25 0.7 miles
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 On Track Education West Yarner
How do I get a place at On Track Education West Yarner?
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 On Track Education West Yarner. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does On Track Education West Yarner take?
Aged 7 to 16, boys and girls.
What is On Track Education West Yarner’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is On Track Education West Yarner?
West Yarner, Dun Cross, Totnes, TQ9 6DX, in Devon.
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