Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education is an independent special school in Sheffield for pupils aged 11 to 17. It has 25 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection: July 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 83 East Bank Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S2 3PX |
| Phone | 01142793350 |
| Reference Number | 142912 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 25 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52%
Girls: 48% |
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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education is performing exceptionally well, achieving outstanding ratings across all domains including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The school offers a nurturing environment specifically tailored for pupils with significant emotional and mental health needs, providing a unique blend of educational and therapeutic support in a hospital setting. Following its last inspection in 2020, the school has made noteworthy improvements, particularly in fostering a strong culture of reading and ensuring high levels of personalized support for each pupil's educational journey.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional education tailored to individual needs in a hospital setting.
- Strong partnerships with clinicians and therapists for holistic support.
- High aspirations and effective engagement strategies for students.
- Comprehensive support systems that help pupils achieve personal and academic milestones.
- Successful promotion of a reading culture within the school.
- Exemplary curriculum for personal development, addressing resilience and character strength.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. 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 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 26 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 20 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 33 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 22 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 21 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 33 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 33 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 33 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 18 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 19 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 33 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 29 | 4 |
In 2025–26, 56.0% of pupils at Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 44.0% 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 Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.
When was Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education last inspected by Ofsted?
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education was last inspected in July 2024.
How many pupils does Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education have?
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education has 25 pupils on roll.
What age range does Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education cover?
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education for pupils aged 11 to 17.
Where is Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education?
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education is at 83 East Bank Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3PX.
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