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Phoenix Bay School

Other independent special school · Torquay, TQ12 6NQ

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Phoenix Bay School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Apr 2024

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

TypeOther independent special school
Ages5 to 16
Pupils29
GenderMixed
Head teacherPrincipal Ross Banks
Local authorityDevon
Opened21 Sept 2021
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 148761.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils29
Girls9
Boys20
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.0
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.29

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Phoenix Bay School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.0 miNot applicableStover SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.1 miPrimaryBlackpool Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.5 miPrimaryBradley Barton Primary School and Nursery UnitCommunity school
Good
1.6 miPrimarySt Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.7 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
1.8 miSecondaryCoombeshead AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Bay School

What is Phoenix Bay School's Ofsted rating?

Phoenix Bay School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 30 Apr 2024.

How many pupils attend Phoenix Bay School?

Phoenix Bay School has 29 pupils aged 5 to 16.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.