Thomas Hall School

All-through Free schools • Open

Contact

Cowley Bridge Road
Exeter, Devon EX4 5AD

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
None
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Capacity
720
Pupils
458 (Boys: 249, Girls: 209)
Free School Meals
30.8%
Capacity utilisation
64% (458 / 720)
Establishment type
Free schools
Type group
Free Schools
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Nov 2019
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
147650
LAESTAB
8784029
UKPRN
10084842
Establishment No.
4029
Ofsted phase
Secondary

Ofsted

Requires improvement (Grade 3) published 7 May 2024
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires improvement
Early years
Good
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
459
Age range
4–16
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
Reach South Academy Trust
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Requires improvement
    7 May 2024
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: Requires improvement
    Behaviour: Requires improvement
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Requires improvement
    Early years: Good
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (7 May 2024)