The Sallygate School

The Sallygate School demonstrates a good overall performance, effectively catering to the needs of its pupils, many of whom arrive with significant gaps in their education. The school's focus on building trusting relationships creates a safe environment where students are encouraged to engage and work hard towards their qualifications. With a strong emphasis on personal development and skills for independent living, the school prepares pupils well for their future pathways. However, there are inconsistencies in the teaching quality and subject knowledge among staff, which can affect student learning and progress, particularly in some subjects. The school's leadership has recently stabilized following several changes, and there is a renewed focus on enhancing the curriculum and teaching methodologies.

Strengths

• Strong focus on building trusting relationships with pupils
• Broad and enriching curriculum with emphasis on core subjects
• High level of support for managing behaviour
• Effective system for tracking pupils' progress in core subjects
• Well-adapted learning environment catering to pupils' needs
• Rich personal development programme with a focus on healthy relationships
• Strong support for pupils' social, emotional, and mental health needs

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent subject knowledge and teaching quality across some subjects
• Need for better adaptation of the curriculum to match pupils’ starting points
• Less precise checks on pupils' learning in some subjects

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

The latest Ofsted rating for The Sallygate School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.

When was The Sallygate School last inspected by Ofsted?

The Sallygate School was last inspected in September 2025.

How many pupils does The Sallygate School have?

The Sallygate School has 51 pupils on roll.

What age range does The Sallygate School cover?

The Sallygate School for pupils aged 8 to 17.

Where is The Sallygate School?

The Sallygate School is at Channels & Choices, Kearsney Manor, Alkham Road, Temple Ewell, Kent, CT16 3EQ.