Open Special Mixed

Ellen Tinkham School

Hollow Lane, Exeter, EX1 3RW
236 Pupils
220 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
48.60% FSM %
163 Boys
73 Girls
About Ellen Tinkham School

Ellen Tinkham School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Exeter and the surrounding area in Devon with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–19 is part of the South West region.

It has 236 pupils on roll. School capacity: 220. Current headteacher: Nikki Burroughs.

Information on Ellen Tinkham School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District Exeter
Parliamentary Constituency Exmouth and Exeter East
Ward Pinhoe
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SENtient Trust
UKPRN 10015445
URN 113633
Data Last Updated 12-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Steven Finnemore Chair of Governors 16/10/2024 15/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Georgina Allen Governor 10/12/2025 10/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nikki Burroughs Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jodie Came Governor 26/05/2023 25/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Jordan Conibere Governor 11/07/2023 10/07/2027 Elected by school staff
Karolina Galera Governor 18/10/2023 17/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Ben Marsh Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frankie Radmore Governor 10/02/2025 09/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Gemma Rolstone Governor 26/05/2023 25/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Emma Whitton Governor 16/10/2024 15/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Ellen Tinkham School is a Foundation special school (group: Special schools) in Exeter, Devon.
Ellen Tinkham School has 236 pupils, with a capacity of 220.
Ellen Tinkham School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The Headteacher at Ellen Tinkham School is Mrs Nikki Burroughs.
Ellen Tinkham School is at Hollow Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX1 3RW, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Ellen Tinkham School: Has a sixth form.
Ellen Tinkham School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nikki Burroughs
Hollow Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX1 3RW
Location
Quick Summary
URN 113633
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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