Park House
Park House is an independent special school in Peterborough for pupils aged 6 to 19. It has 29 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Park House is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection: June 2015.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Wisbech Road Thorney Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 0SA |
| Phone | 01733271187 |
| Reference Number | 134893 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 29 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 89.66%
Girls: 10.34% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Park House is a good school that provides a nurturing environment for pupils with autistic spectrum disorder and additional learning difficulties. The leadership is effective, fostering a supportive atmosphere that aids in improving pupils' behaviour and personal development. Most pupils make good progress in their academic pursuits, particularly in English, mathematics, and science, aided by targeted training for staff and tailored educational activities. The school places a strong emphasis on democracy, tolerance, and safety, helping pupils develop essential skills for their future.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 May 2015 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 May 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 May 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 May 2005 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Good leadership fosters a nurturing environment.
- Pupils make good progress in English, mathematics, and science.
- Effective training for teachers and therapists benefits pupils.
- Strong emphasis on democracy and tolerance among pupils.
- High attendance rates reflect pupils' enjoyment of school.
- Good provision for sixth form students prepares them for future education.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessments of pupils are not always used effectively to challenge them.
- Key workers occasionally do not contribute enough to pupils' learning.
- Lack of accredited vocational subjects in the sixth form for higher achieving pupils.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Park House 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.
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What is Park House's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Park House is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
When was Park House last inspected by Ofsted?
Park House was last inspected in June 2015.
How many pupils does Park House have?
Park House has 29 pupils on roll.
What age range does Park House cover?
Park House for pupils aged 6 to 19.
Where is Park House?
Park House is at Wisbech Road, Thorney, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0SA.