The Outdoors School

Other independent special school•Not applicable•Ages 7-16•Exeter, EX2 9QQ

4.3out of 5

Ofsted

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Additional inspection

Inspected 9 September 2026

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Previous inspections

8 July 2025Standard inspectionGood
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4 October 2024Additional inspection
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18 October 2022Standard inspectionGood
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Pupils and staff

Pupils

Pupils: 85
Capacity: 120
Girls / boys: 12% / 88%

Parent View

Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school

93%

of parents would recommend this school to another parent

14 responses up to 1 September 2025 · 16% response rate

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My child is happy at this school.
93% agree
My child feels safe at this school.
93% agree
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
93% agree
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
67% agree
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
71% agree

Questions about The Outdoors School

What is The Outdoors School's Ofsted rating?

The Outdoors School's last overall grade from Ofsted was Good, on 8 July 2025. Ofsted inspected it again on 9 September 2026 without giving an overall grade, as single-word grades ended in September 2024.

How many pupils are at The Outdoors School?

The Outdoors School had 85 pupils aged 7 to 16 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 120. It is a mixed school.

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