The Outdoors School
Other independent special school · Special · Ages 7–16 · 112 pupils · Barton Lane, Exeter
The council’s dates, for reference
The Outdoors School sets its own term dates. These are Devon’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 31 August 2026Term
Autumn term
Thursday, 3 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
107 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Tuesday, 27 July 2027
107 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Wednesday, 28 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
35 days
Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.
Read from devon.gov.uk/support-schools-settings/administration-and-finan. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
About The Outdoors School
The Outdoors School is a Special school for ages 7 to 16 in Barton Lane, Exeter, with 112 pupils.
TypeOther independent special school
PhaseSpecial
CouncilDevon
Pupils112 of 120 places
AdmitsMixed
Opened2 July 2019
URN146200
Websitewww.theoutdoorsschool.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.
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0.9 mi · All-through
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1 mi · Primary
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1.3 mi · Primary
West Exe School
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Where it is
Straw BarnBarton Lane
Exeter
Devon
EX2 9QQ
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