White Trees Independent School
White Trees Independent School is an independent special school in East Hertfordshire for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 76 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for White Trees Independent School is Good, from an inspection in October 2026.
Ofsted inspection: October 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 13a London Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5NA |
| Phone | 01279658518 |
| Reference Number | 140655 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 76 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68.42%
Girls: 31.58% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
White Trees Independent School is an independent special school for pupils aged 11 to 18 with social, emotional and mental health needs, and all pupils have an education, health and care plan. This was a material change inspection commissioned by the Department for Education to consider the school's application to increase its maximum pupil number from 78 to 111 across its three sites. Inspectors concluded that the school is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material change is implemented.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 14 May 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Apr 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Jul 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 08 May 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 25 Apr 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 22 Jun 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Nov 2015 | Additional inspection |
| 24 Feb 2015 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Governance and proprietor oversight are clear, structured and robust.
- Safeguarding is well prioritised, with effective oversight across all three sites.
- Safeguarding records are detailed, chronological and show timely action.
- Health and safety policies, checks and risk assessments are effective and thorough.
- Pupils' risk assessments are highly personalised and well mitigated.
- Recruitment checks are robust, including checks on staff who have lived or worked abroad.
- The single central record is well organised and compliant.
- The school sites are safe, well maintained and suitably resourced.
- Therapeutic support is targeted, responsive and suitable for the proposed increase in pupils.
- The school has overstaffed ahead of the material change to allow new staff time to train and settle.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at White Trees Independent 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 White Trees Independent School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for White Trees Independent School is Good, from an inspection in October 2026.
When was White Trees Independent School last inspected by Ofsted?
White Trees Independent School was last inspected in October 2026.
How many pupils does White Trees Independent School have?
White Trees Independent School has 76 pupils on roll.
What age range does White Trees Independent School cover?
White Trees Independent School for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is White Trees Independent School?
White Trees Independent School is at 13a London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NA.