# Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School — Exeter, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Laura Webb

## Contact

- **Address:** St Thomas, Exeter, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** +44 (0)1392 402 000
- **Website:** https://www.devonhospitalschool.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/exeter/devon-hospitals-short-stay-school-11436

## About

The Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School provides education for children and young people (aged 4-16) in Devon who are unwell and are not able to attend their usual school.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2012
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2012

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — A great experience for my son: My son has had a great experience at the Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School, and I've been really impressed with the way the staff have supported him during a difficult time. The school's outreach centre in Exeter is convenient, and the teachers are all lovely. One thing that would be helpful is more information about the curriculum - it would be great to know what he's learning and how it fits into his regular school's curriculum. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional support for my daughter: The Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School has been a lifesaver for my daughter, who has been in and out of hospital for several months. The staff are kind, patient, and incredibly supportive, and the school's commitment to providing a nurturing environment really shines through. I couldn't recommend it more highly! *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good experience, but some issues with communication: I have mixed feelings about the Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School. On the one hand, the staff were always friendly and supportive, and my child seemed to really enjoy the lessons. On the other hand, I sometimes found it difficult to get in touch with the teachers or get updates on what my child was doing. Overall, I think it's a good option for families who need it, but there's definitely room for improvement in terms of communication. *(Mar 2020)*

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