Open Special Mixed

Marland School

Peters Marland, Torrington, EX38 8QQ
160 Pupils
162 Capacity
5–16 Age Range
68.10% FSM %
140 Boys
20 Girls
About Marland School

Marland School is an Special schools for pupils aged 5–16 based in Devon, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 160 pupils on roll. School capacity: 162. Current headteacher: Keith Bennett.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Devon or the school directly.

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 Torridge
Parliamentary Constituency Torridge and Tavistock
Ward Shebbear & Langtree
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor SENtient Trust
Opened 01-09-1998
UKPRN 10017807
URN 131552
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Faith Butler Chair of Governors 16/06/2023 15/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Keith Bennett Governor 19/04/2004 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Martin Bevan Governor 20/06/2022 05/01/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Chloe Catling Governor 13/03/2026 12/03/2030 Elected by school staff
Mrs Andrea Honey Governor 25/09/2023 24/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Charlayne Howard Governor 01/02/2022 31/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Gavin Lilley Governor 07/05/2025 06/05/2029 Elected by parents
Kathy Martin Governor 24/04/2021 23/04/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Kathy Martin Governor 24/04/2025 23/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Becky Rollinson Governor 08/09/2022 07/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Philip Spencer Governor 25/09/2024 24/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Marland School is a Foundation special school (group: Special schools) in Torrington, Devon.
Marland School has 160 pupils, with a capacity of 162.
Marland School caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
The Headteacher at Marland School is Mr Keith Bennett.
Marland School is at Peters Marland, Torrington, EX38 8QQ, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Marland School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Keith Bennett
Peters Marland, Torrington, EX38 8QQ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 131552
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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