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Barley Lane School

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Barley Lane School

Barley Lane, St Thomas, Exeter, EX4 1TA

Foundation special school
Pupils
76
Ages
7-16
FSM
64.5%
Attainment 8
5.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jul 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
29.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
14.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
5.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.29
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Barley Lane School

Barley Lane School is a secondary school in Exeter, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.4. The school has around 76 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Barley Lane School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Apr 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Barley Lane School

What is Barley Lane School's Ofsted rating?
Barley Lane School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Barley Lane School's latest exam results?
Barley Lane School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Barley Lane School located?
Barley Lane School is a secondary school in Exeter, Devon (EX4 1TA).
How many pupils attend Barley Lane School?
Barley Lane School has around 76 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Barley Lane School with other schools?
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