Reynalds Cross School

Reynalds Cross School continues to demonstrate good performance, providing a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The school has adapted its curriculum to address the changing needs of its pupils, particularly those with severe and complex learning difficulties, ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their best. Furthermore, the positive culture reported by both staff and parents highlights a strong commitment to personal development and career preparation for pupils as they transition into adulthood.

Strengths

• Pupils enjoy attending school and feel safe and supported.
• Staff have high expectations and effectively manage pupil behavior.
• The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to meet varied pupil needs.
• Developing communication and reading skills is a high priority.
• The school fosters personal development and prepares pupils for adulthood.
• Parents express high confidence in the school's staff and management.

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent use of assessment to check pupils' understanding in some subjects.

In 2024–25 pupils at Reynalds Cross School attended 85.2% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 43.2% 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, 2.1% of pupils at Reynalds Cross 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 Reynalds Cross School had 7.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 4.1% 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 Reynalds Cross School had 150 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: severe learning difficulty.

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 Reynalds Cross School received £33,674 and spent £35,690 for each of its 149 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £138,000 (£926 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 Reynalds Cross School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Reynalds Cross School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.

When was Reynalds Cross School last inspected by Ofsted?

Reynalds Cross School was last inspected in July 2024.

How many pupils does Reynalds Cross School have?

Reynalds Cross School has 150 pupils on roll.

What age range does Reynalds Cross School cover?

Reynalds Cross School for pupils aged 3 to 19.

What are Reynalds Cross School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Reynalds Cross School?

Reynalds Cross School is at Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7ER.