The Amicus School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | The Coach House Arundel Road Fontwell Arundel West Sussex BN18 0SX |
| Reference Number | 131504 |
The Amicus School is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' overall, although it excels in the quality of education and has demonstrated good behavior and outstanding personal development among its pupils. The school focuses on fostering positive relationships, which is central to its approach, helping pupils who have often experienced disrupted educational journeys. Support is highly personalized, allowing students to regain self-esteem and emotional stability. However, leadership and management have been flagged for improvement, particularly regarding oversight at the governance level and the handling of safety protocols.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 28 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.43%
Girls: 28.57% |
| 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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Sep 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 16 Mar 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 08 May 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on building positive relationships with pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Outstanding personal development and emotional well-being of pupils
- Good quality of education with engaging learning activities
- High priority given to reading and effective phonics programme
- Constructive collaboration with parents and carers
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient oversight and governance leading to delayed decision-making
- Inconsistencies in the application of safeguarding policies
- Variations in teaching methods affecting phonics instruction
- Need for better management of learning assessments
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