Ivetsey Bank Hospital School
Ivetsey Bank Hospital School is an independent special school in Stafford for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 21 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Ivetsey Bank Hospital School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
Ofsted inspection: March 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ivetsey Bank Wheaton Aston Stafford Staffordshire ST19 9QT |
| Phone | 01785842103 |
| Reference Number | 142013 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 21 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 19.05%
Girls: 80.95% |
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 |
|---|
Ivetsey Bank Hospital School has shown notable improvement since its last inspection, now rated as good in all evaluated areas including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school's strong focus on the holistic needs of its pupils is evident, as it integrates health and care with education to support students facing significant barriers due to their health conditions. Positive relationships between staff and pupils foster a supportive environment, encouraging a love of learning and personal ambition among students.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2016 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong integration of health and education support
- High levels of ambition and care for pupils
- Effective partnerships with home schools and parents
- Well-sequenced and communicated PSHE curriculum
- Creative solutions for complex health needs in sixth form
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent sequencing of learning in some subjects
- Lack of clear provisions for additional needs beyond SEMH
- Insufficient focus on catching up missed learning when pupils return from treatment
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 22 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 21 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 25 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 32 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 13 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 18 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 19 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 20 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 20 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 32 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 32 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 30 | 2 |
In 2025–26, 71.4% of pupils at Ivetsey Bank Hospital School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 28.6% 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 Ivetsey Bank Hospital School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Ivetsey Bank Hospital School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
When was Ivetsey Bank Hospital School last inspected by Ofsted?
Ivetsey Bank Hospital School was last inspected in March 2025.
How many pupils does Ivetsey Bank Hospital School have?
Ivetsey Bank Hospital School has 21 pupils on roll.
What age range does Ivetsey Bank Hospital School cover?
Ivetsey Bank Hospital School for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Ivetsey Bank Hospital School?
Ivetsey Bank Hospital School is at Ivetsey Bank, Wheaton Aston, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9QT.