Durants School

Durants School has maintained its overall judgement of good following a recent ungraded inspection. However, evidence indicates that the school might achieve an outstanding rating in a future graded inspection. The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment where pupils feel happy and valued. Lessons are engaging and aimed at developing essential life skills, alongside academic knowledge, aligning with the school’s clear vision to prepare students for adulthood and societal integration.

Strengths

• Pupils enjoy their lessons and feel safe at school.
• The curriculum is well-designed and meets the needs of all pupils.
• Leaders have high expectations for pupil achievement and behavior.
• Staff provide effective support tailored to each pupil's needs.
• There is a strong focus on teaching pupils to regulate their emotions.
• The school has a rich program of activities to develop pupils' character and understanding of diversity.
• Staff induction and training are systematic and high quality.

In 2024–25 pupils at Durants School attended 87.4% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 37.9% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Durants School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Durants School had 6.5 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 9.7% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Durants School had 206 pupils, 98.5% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Durants School received £30,766 and spent £30,371 for each of its 206 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £398,000 (£1,932 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Durants School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Durants School is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.

When was Durants School last inspected by Ofsted?

Durants School was last inspected in December 2023.

How many pupils does Durants School have?

Durants School has 206 pupils on roll.

What age range does Durants School cover?

Durants School for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Durants School?

Durants School is at 4 Pitfield Way, Enfield, EN3 5BY.