The Write Time

This material change inspection found that The Write Time, an independent special school for pupils with SEND aged 11-18, is likely to meet the independent school standards if its proposal to increase pupil numbers goes ahead. The inspection focused on Part 8 (leadership and management), Part 3 (welfare, health and safety), Part 4 (suitability of staff), and Part 5 (premises), following a previous material change inspection in November 2025. Across all areas, the proprietor and leaders have ensured that the necessary standards are likely to be met consistently, with evidence of strong leadership, effective safeguarding, robust recruitment processes, and suitable premises including additional classrooms and specialist rooms.

Strengths

• High expectations and focus on pupils' learning and wellbeing
• Proprietor has acted to ensure standards are likely to be met since last inspection
• New classrooms and specialist rooms create a positive, welcoming learning environment
• Leaders ensure pupils feel they belong in school
• Strong team ethos and commitment to staff professional growth
• Staff know pupils well and are effectively trained in safeguarding and health and safety
• Robust systems and record-keeping support consistent standards over time
• Proprietor and governors hold leaders to account through regular meetings and external audits
• Leaders provide timely support to pupils and work effectively with external agencies
• Online safety is monitored effectively
• Staff understand safeguarding responsibilities and can reflect on their training
• Pupils feel safe due to high adult supervision and caring adults
• Safeguarding policy meets requirements and is available online
• Adequate supervision at transitions and social times, with staff welcoming pupils
• Sufficient additional staff for effective supervision of proposed additional pupils
• Health and safety policy and checks meet requirements, including for proposed buildings
• Proprietor addressed fire safety compliance following previous inspection
• Detailed and regularly reviewed risk assessments, including for trips and restraint incidents
• Safer recruitment training and meticulous procedures for staff checks, including extra staff
• Single central record is well organised, complete, and regularly checked
• Proposed premises have sufficient toilets, appropriate water temperature, and suitable showers
• Medical room is fully equipped and comfortable for proposed increase in pupils
• Premises are well maintained and provide a safe environment
• Classrooms in proposed building are spacious with suitable acoustics and lighting
• Extensive, well-maintained outdoor space with secure perimeter
• Accessibility policy and plan consider proposed changes

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

The latest Ofsted rating for The Write Time is Good, from an inspection in June 2026.

When was The Write Time last inspected by Ofsted?

The Write Time was last inspected in June 2026.

How many pupils does The Write Time have?

The Write Time has 59 pupils on roll.

What age range does The Write Time cover?

The Write Time for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What are The Write Time's GCSE results?

In 2019 its average Attainment 8 score was 10.4, and 11% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is The Write Time?

The Write Time is at Warrington Road, Opposite Ludford Close, Croydon, London, CR0 4BH.