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The Outdoors School
All-through · Mixed · Ages 7–16 · Independent special school
Straw Barn, Barton Lane, Shillingford Abbot, Exeter EX2 9QQ · theoutdoorsschool.co.uk · 01392 832632
Overview
- Ofsted
- Good
- 2019 framework · inspected Jul 2025
- Pupils
- 112
- 93% of 120 places
- Local authority
- Devon
The official school record (Department for Education)
Results
| 2024/25 | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | n/a | 46 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | n/a | 45.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | n/a | 64.8% |
| Entered for EBacc | n/a | 40.5% |
| EBacc average points | n/a | 4.09 |
hidden: too few pupils to publish
Ofsted
The Outdoors School was judged Good at its last graded inspection, on 8 July 2025, under Ofsted’s 2019 framework.
- Overall
- Good
- Inspected
- 8 Jul 2025
- Graded inspection
Safeguarding effectiveInspection reports
Graded areas
| Quality of education | Good |
|---|---|
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
What parents said
93% of the parents who answered Ofsted’s Parent View survey would recommend the school (14 replies, to 1 September 2025).
- Recommend
- 93%
- Replies
- 14
- 16% · 1 Sept 2025
Strongly agreeStrongly disagreeDon’t know
Child is happy at school●93% agreeEngland 92%
Child feels safe●92% agreeEngland 92%
Pupils are well behaved▲93% agreeEngland 88%
School has high expectations▼79% agreeEngland 86%
Child does well▼85% agreeEngland 89%
Told what child will learn▼71% agreeEngland 86%
Told how child is doing●92% agreeEngland 91%
Good range of subjects▼79% agreeEngland 89%
Can join clubs and activities▼57% agreeEngland 81%
Supports personal development▲93% agreeEngland 87%
Concerns are dealt with properly▼80% agreeEngland 82%
based on the 71% who raised concerns
Bullying dealt with quickly▲65% agreeEngland 59%
based on the 43% who had a child bullied
Gets the SEND support they need▲93% agreeEngland 84%
based on 14 parents (100%) with SEND