Chances Educational Support Services
Chances Educational Support Services is an independent school in Dawlish for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 20 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Chances Educational Support Services is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection: June 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Red Rock Sandy Lane Dawlish Devon EX7 0AF |
| Phone | 01626864412 |
| Reference Number | 143407 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 20 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60%
Girls: 40% |
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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Chances Educational Support Services is performing well, demonstrating a good overall effectiveness in providing education for pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff establish strong relationships with students, helping them to quickly re-engage with learning. The school's approach encourages significant improvements in pupils' behavior, self-regulation, and personal development, complemented by a broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of pupils. A notable aspect of the school's culture is the emphasis on personal and social skills, which prepares students for their future beyond school.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong individual support for students helps improve their attitudes towards learning.
- A broad and ambitious curriculum is in place, covering core and vocational subjects.
- Remarkable improvements in students' behavior and personal development.
- Effective governance and support from the proprietor and colleagues.
- Pupils are encouraged to engage with the community and participate in meaningful projects.
Areas for Improvement
- The culture of reading is not fully embedded across the curriculum, limiting opportunities for fluency development.
- In a minority of subjects, the essential knowledge for pupils is not clearly identified or sequenced.
In 2025–26, 35.0% of pupils at Chances Educational Support Services were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 35.0% 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 Chances Educational Support Services's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Chances Educational Support Services is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
When was Chances Educational Support Services last inspected by Ofsted?
Chances Educational Support Services was last inspected in June 2024.
How many pupils does Chances Educational Support Services have?
Chances Educational Support Services has 20 pupils on roll.
What age range does Chances Educational Support Services cover?
Chances Educational Support Services for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Chances Educational Support Services?
Chances Educational Support Services is at Red Rock, Sandy Lane, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0AF.
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