Ellen Tinkham School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ellen Tinkham School
Address: Hollow Lane, Pinhoe
Town/City: Exeter
County: Devon
Postcode: EX1 3RW
Telephone Number: 01392 467168
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 3-19
Type: Foundation special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: Sentient Trust
Federation: Learn To Live Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nikki Burroughs
Capacity: 220
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 240 (69% boys & 31% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 52.1%

SEN Provisions

  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 113633
DfE Number: 878/7002
UKPRN: 10015445
UPRN: 100041124971
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Exeter (E07000041)
Constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East (E14001232)
Electoral Ward: Pinhoe (E05011018)

Easting & Northing: 296192E, 93427N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 43' 54.46" N 3° 28' 19.75" W
Plus Code: 9C2RPGJH+P4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Georgina Allen - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2029.
  • Mrs Nikki Burroughs - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Jodie Came - Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 May 2027.
  • Jordan Conibere - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
  • Mr Steven Finnemore - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
  • Karolina Galera - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
  • Dr Ben Marsh - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
  • Frankie Radmore - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2029.
  • Gemma Rolstone - Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 May 2027.
  • Emma Whitton - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2028.