Sheridan House School
Sheridan House School is an independent special school in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk for pupils aged 7 to 16. It has 67 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Sheridan House School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection: June 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | THETFORD RD NORTHWOLD THETFORD NORFOLK IP26 5LQ |
| Phone | 01366726040 |
| Reference Number | 121246 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 67 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 74.63%
Girls: 25.37% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Sheridan House School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, transitioning from an inadequate rating to a good overall effectiveness rating. The school provides a safe and supportive environment for students, many of whom have faced educational disruption and trauma. Pupils benefit from high expectations, effective therapeutic support, and a well-designed curriculum tailored to their special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), promoting strong educational progress and personal development. However, there are still areas for growth, particularly in ensuring that learning gaps are identified and addressed consistently.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 19 Oct 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 24 May 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school has a well-defined ethos of high ambition for pupils.
- Pupils receive effective support for their well-being, including therapeutic interventions.
- The curriculum is well adapted to meet pupils' SEND needs.
- Pupils enjoy a culture of praise and rewards that motivates positive behaviour.
- The school promotes personal development through extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes do not check learning thoroughly enough, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Data analysis of behaviour trends is not sufficiently strategic.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Sheridan House School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
|
The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold
School Lane, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5NB |
0.76 miles |
|
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School
Hythe Road, Methwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4PP |
1.95 miles |
|
All Saints Academy
Wretton Road, Stoke Ferry, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9QJ |
2.98 miles |
|
Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy
The Street, Gooderstone, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9BP |
3.13 miles |
|
Mundford Church of England Primary Academy
St Leonard's Street, Mundford, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5ED |
4.34 miles |
|
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell
The Beck, Feltwell, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4DB |
4.4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Iceni Secondary Academy
Stoke Road, Methwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4PE |
1.46 miles |
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What is Sheridan House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Sheridan House School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
When was Sheridan House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Sheridan House School was last inspected in June 2024.
How many pupils does Sheridan House School have?
Sheridan House School has 67 pupils on roll.
What age range does Sheridan House School cover?
Sheridan House School for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is Sheridan House School?
Sheridan House School is at THETFORD RD, NORTHWOLD, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP26 5LQ.