Inaura School
Inaura School is an independent special school in Bridgwater for pupils aged 8 to 18. It has 32 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Inaura School is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection: March 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Moorview House Riverside Burrowbridge Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0RB |
| Phone | 01823690211 |
| Reference Number | 135735 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 32 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 78.13%
Girls: 21.88% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Inaura School demonstrates good overall effectiveness across multiple areas, including education quality, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school primarily serves pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, and all students have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan). The supportive environment fostered by staff helps students develop confidence, and pupils benefit from a bespoke curriculum tailored to their individual needs. However, the school faces challenges in ensuring that pupils develop their writing skills as effectively as their reading abilities.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 May 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 26 Jan 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Apr 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 May 2010 | Monitoring inspection |
| 06 Oct 2009 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Staff are patient and attentive, creating a supportive environment for students.
- Pupils experience a range of qualifications including GCSE and functional skills.
- The school effectively promotes reading across multiple sites.
- There is a strong focus on personal development and career readiness.
- Transition support for new pupils is well-organized and effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning in some subjects relies too heavily on exam specifications.
- Writing skills development is not as strong as reading and oracy.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Inaura School 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 Inaura School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Inaura School is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
When was Inaura School last inspected by Ofsted?
Inaura School was last inspected in March 2024.
How many pupils does Inaura School have?
Inaura School has 32 pupils on roll.
What age range does Inaura School cover?
Inaura School for pupils aged 8 to 18.
Where is Inaura School?
Inaura School is at Moorview House, Riverside, Burrowbridge, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0RB.
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