Compare ACE Tiverton Special School and Mill Ford School and Orchard Manor School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: ACE Tiverton Special School (Not applicable) in Tiverton; Mill Ford School (Not applicable) in Plymouth; Orchard Manor School (Not applicable) in Dawlish — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares ACE Tiverton Special School, Mill Ford School and Orchard Manor School. They are not applicable phase and free schools special, community special school and academy special sponsor led type located around Tiverton, Devon, Plymouth, Devon and Dawlish, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Mill Ford School), published Jul 2024. The lowest is 2 (ACE Tiverton Special School), published Feb 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Mill Ford School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 45–50%, range 40–45%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as TRANSFORMING FUTURES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED and Special Partnership Trust.

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Attribute	ACE Tiverton Special School EX16 5HB	Mill Ford School PL5 2PY	Orchard Manor School EX7 9SF
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location	Tiverton Devon EX16 5HB	Plymouth Devon PL5 2PY	Dawlish Devon EX7 9SF
Latest Ofsted	2 28 Feb 2024	1 22 Jul 2024	2 3 Mar 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	115	108	200
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	TRANSFORMING FUTURES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED	Plymouth (879)	Special Partnership Trust
Website	www.atss.transformingfutures.org.uk	www.millfordschool.co.uk	www.orchardmanor.devon.sch.uk
Telephone	01884763140	01752300270	01626862363
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

ACE Tiverton Special School

EX16 5HB

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Tiverton
Devon
EX16 5HB
Ofsted: 2 28 Feb 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: TRANSFORMING FUTURES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Website: www.atss.transformingfutures.org.uk
Telephone: 01884763140

Mill Ford School

PL5 2PY

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Plymouth
Devon
PL5 2PY
Ofsted: 1 22 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Plymouth (879)
Website: www.millfordschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01752300270

Orchard Manor School

EX7 9SF

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location: Dawlish
Devon
EX7 9SF
Ofsted: 2 3 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Special Partnership Trust
Website: www.orchardmanor.devon.sch.uk
Telephone: 01626862363

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.