ACE Tiverton Special School

Contact details for the school

School Name: ACE Tiverton Special School
Address: Orchard Way
Town/City: Tiverton
County: Devon
Postcode: EX16 5HB
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01884 763140
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-16
Type: Free schools special
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Reach South Academy Trust
Sponsor: Reach South Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Hannah Smart
Capacity: 115
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 117 (75% boys & 25% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.7%

Location and administration

URN: 147064
DfE Number: 878/7009
UKPRN: 10083778
UPRN: 100040365526
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Mid Devon (E07000042)
Constituency: Tiverton and Minehead (E14001548)
Electoral Ward: Tiverton Westexe (E05014813)

Easting & Northing: 294972E, 112152N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 53' 59.65" N 3° 29' 41.27" W
Plus Code: 9C2RVGX4+X3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Graham Haydon - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 November 2025.
  • Mrs Lisa Hodsdon - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2025.
  • Andrew Lovett - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2028.
  • Mrs Geraldine O'Sullivan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 October 2020 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 29 April 2028.
  • Ms Simone Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 29 April 2028.
  • Mr Darren Sherwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 29 April 2028.
  • Mrs Hannah Claire Smart - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Emma Tay - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2028.
  • Julianne Wilkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2028.