Fortuna School

Fortuna School continues to demonstrate outstanding performance in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for its pupils. With a focus on well-being and social-emotional development, pupils feel safe, happy, and valued. The school excels in creating strong relationships between staff and students, which contribute to the high levels of attendance and engagement. The curriculum is ambitious and effectively designed, ensuring that each pupil enjoys a rich learning experience that promotes their personal growth and achievements.

Strengths

• Strong focus on pupil well-being and nurture.
• High aspirations for pupils' achievement.
• Effective and ambitious curriculum design.
• Teachers have a secure understanding of subjects and individual pupil needs.
• Exceptional behavior management and support for communication.
• Wide range of opportunities for personal development and community engagement.

In 2024–25 pupils at Fortuna School attended 92.2% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 24.1% 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, 0.0% of pupils at Fortuna 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 Fortuna School had 6.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 7.9% 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 Fortuna School had 80 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

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 Fortuna School received £32,069 and spent £31,553 for each of its 80 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £809,000 (£10,115 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 Fortuna School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Fortuna School is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

When was Fortuna School last inspected by Ofsted?

Fortuna School was last inspected in November 2023.

How many pupils does Fortuna School have?

Fortuna School has 80 pupils on roll.

What age range does Fortuna School cover?

Fortuna School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Fortuna School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 5% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Fortuna School?

Fortuna School is at Kingsdown Road, Doddington Park, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0FB.