Park House School
Park House School is an independent special school in Barnsley for pupils aged 7 to 17. It has 20 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Park House School is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection: July 2023.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Wentworth Way Tankersley Barnsley South Yorkshire South Yorkshire S75 3DH |
| Phone | 01226744870 |
| Reference Number | 142320 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 20 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Park House School demonstrates a solid overall performance, maintaining a 'Good' rating across various key areas including quality of education, behavior, personal development, and leadership. This small independent special school caters primarily to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, ensuring they are supported effectively while facing challenges inherent in their educational and personal histories. Leaders have prioritized building a positive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and happy, with notable improvements in attendance and engagement since their enrollment.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Apr 2016 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum tailored to individual needs.
- Strong focus on reading instruction with effective phonics teaching.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff foster a supportive learning environment.
- Commitment to personal, social, and health education (PSHE), including enrichment opportunities.
- Effective safeguarding practices ensuring pupil safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Underdeveloped speaking and listening skills impacting some pupils' communication.
- Initial assessments of pupils' speech and language needs lack detail.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Park House 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 Park House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Park House School is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
When was Park House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Park House School was last inspected in July 2023.
How many pupils does Park House School have?
Park House School has 20 pupils on roll.
What age range does Park House School cover?
Park House School for pupils aged 7 to 17.
Where is Park House School?
Park House School is at Wentworth Way, Tankersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, S75 3DH.