Priors Court School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-20 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Prior's Court Road Hermitage Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9NU |
| Phone | 01635247202 |
| Reference Number | 132003 |
Priors Court School is an outstanding independent special school where pupils with complex special educational needs thrive. From their entry to the school until they graduate, pupils receive exemplary support tailored to their unique requirements, ensuring they make exceptional progress. The school's curriculum is highly ambitious and expertly designed to meet both academic and personal development needs, preparing students exceptionally well for their future. Notably, the school creates a nurturing and calm environment, which fosters positive relationships among pupils and staff, resulting in students who are engaged, motivated, and independent learners.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 64 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 87.5%
Girls: 12.5% |
| 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 | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2007 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2002 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional achievement of pupils across all stages
- Highly personalized and ambitious curriculum
- Expert staff who understand and meet pupil needs effectively
- Exemplary personal development programs for life skills
- Strong focus on communication skills using aided approaches
- Calm and positive school atmosphere with minimal disruptions
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 1 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 32 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 1 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 32 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 0 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 32 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 5 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 1 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 32 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 15 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 0 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 32 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 1 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 3 | 32 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 1 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 32 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 1 | 5 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 32 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 1 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 32 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 1 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 32 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 1 | 31 |
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