Our Place School

Our Place School demonstrates a solid overall performance, earning a good rating across various areas. The school has effectively transformed the educational experience for its pupils, many of whom arrive with significant gaps in their knowledge and prior negative experiences with education. By implementing a bespoke and ambitious curriculum, the school has been successful in engaging students, helping them develop both academically and emotionally. The focus on communication and language, coupled with outstanding behaviour management, is helping pupils become engaged learners who are prepared for their next educational steps. While there are notable strengths, particularly in behaviour and attitudes, there are also areas for improvement, particularly in the consistency of staff's subject knowledge, which can impact the effectiveness of learning activities. Additionally, leaders need to establish stronger systems to evaluate the impact of recent curriculum changes on student learning. Overall, the school is well-regarded by parents and staff, showcasing a positive and supportive environment for pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.

Strengths

• Pupils thrive and feel safe and happy at school.
• Exceptional management of behaviour leads to a calm learning environment.
• Ambitious and bespoke curriculum that meets diverse pupil needs.
• Strong emphasis on communication and language support.
• High parental satisfaction with the school's impact on their children.
• Effective preparation for pupils' next educational stages.

Areas for Improvement

• Variable subject knowledge among staff affects learning effectiveness.
• Leaders lack capacity to monitor the impact of curriculum changes.

In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Our Place 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 Our Place School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Our Place School is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.

When was Our Place School last inspected by Ofsted?

Our Place School was last inspected in May 2024.

How many pupils does Our Place School have?

Our Place School has 28 pupils on roll.

What age range does Our Place School cover?

Our Place School for pupils aged 8 to 18.

Where is Our Place School?

Our Place School is at The Orchard, Bransford, Worcester, Bransford, Worcestershire, WR6 5JE.