Phoenix Bay School, Torquay
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Phoenix Bay School excels at providing a safe, supportive environment for vulnerable pupils with special educational needs. The school demonstrates outstanding commitment to safeguarding through secure systems and well-trained staff who know each pupil individually. Recent expansions have created thoughtfully designed spaces that support pupils' sensory needs and include practical facilities like a hairdressing room to develop career skills.
Key Strengths
- Strong and embedded safeguarding culture with secure systems, clear policies, and regular staff training
- Well-managed health, safety and fire safety procedures with effective risk assessments
- Strategic staff recruitment with diverse expertise and commitment to maintaining high staff-to-pupil ratios
- Thoughtfully refurbished premises with separate teaching areas, practical skill facilities, and sensory-friendly design
- Clear leadership vision focused on providing high-quality education and pastoral care for vulnerable pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a strong and embedded culture supported by secure systems, clear policies, regular staff training, and staff who know pupils well and confidently report concerns.
Phoenix Bay School is an independent special school for pupils aged 5-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards following its request to expand from 24 to 50 pupils.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
29 pupils
50 capacity
21 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Torquay
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Admissions Demand - Devon
Places available
8,027
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
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SEN Provision
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