The Robert Ogden School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Clayton Lane Thurnscoe Barnsley South Yorkshire S63 0BG |
| Phone | 01709874443 |
| Reference Number | 106965 |
The Robert Ogden School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas, including education quality, behavior, personal development, leadership, and sixth-form provision. The school's supportive environment ensures that pupils feel safe and valued, especially important given that all students have special educational needs, predominantly autism. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to meet the individual needs of pupils, which fosters a positive learning atmosphere and encourages personal growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 141 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 85.11%
Girls: 14.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 10 May 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2011 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2008 | Light touch inspection |
| 09 May 2005 | Standard inspection |
| 17 Feb 1997 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong ambition for pupils with SEND to achieve well.
- Caring approach supports pupil confidence and engagement.
- Effective systems to promote positive attendance.
- Ambitious and rich curriculum designed for individual needs.
- Effective phonics and reading support for pupils.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment to identify how pupils can improve.
- Some pupils lack a well-developed understanding of different faiths and cultures.
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