Petherton Park School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Brook Farm Newton Road North Petherton Somerset Somerset TA6 6NA |
| Phone | 03301358200 |
| Reference Number | 135673 |
Petherton Park School is performing well, achieving overall effectiveness of 'Good' during this inspection. The school's focus on nurturing warm relationships between staff and students has significantly improved pupils' well-being and engagement in learning, particularly for those with previous challenges. With a strong emphasis on core subjects and a diverse curriculum that includes therapeutic practices, pupils are making commendable progress. However, some concerns remain regarding the consistency of the curriculum in certain subjects, which may impact the depth of pupils' knowledge acquisition.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 15 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80%
Girls: 20% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Jun 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 11 Dec 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 02 Nov 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 17 Nov 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2009 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Excellent behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Significant improvements in pupils' attendance.
- Personalized careers advice and work placements.
- High engagement and enthusiasm for reading among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum does not consistently meet the needs of all pupils in some subjects.
- Pupils' learning is not advanced quickly enough in certain areas.
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