The Belsteads School
The Belsteads School is an independent special school in Chelmsford for pupils aged 10 to 17. It has 52 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Belsteads School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
Ofsted inspection: March 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 10-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Back Lane Little Waltham Near Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PP |
| Phone | 01245201652 |
| Reference Number | 144378 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 52 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.46%
Girls: 36.54% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
The Belsteads School is performing well, offering a supportive and nurturing environment that significantly improves pupils' attitudes toward education, especially for those with special educational needs and disabilities. The school has successfully created a culture of happiness and kindness, where pupils thrive and develop their social and emotional skills. Staff are dedicated, maintaining high expectations for pupil behavior and learning, which lead to positive academic outcomes. Although there are some areas identified for improvement, particularly regarding the sequencing of the reading curriculum and matching work to pupils' individual needs, the school continues to meet independent school standards effectively.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 May 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils develop a positive view of education and thrive in a nurturing environment.
- The school provides a broad and rich curriculum tailored to individual needs.
- Staff have strong subject knowledge and support pupils effectively.
- Pupils receive tailored therapeutic support for behavior management.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is well-considered.
- Enrichment activities are bespoke to individual pupils, enhancing their experiences.
- Staff receive regular training and are valued by senior leaders.
Areas for Improvement
- Some activities do not consistently match the specific needs of pupils.
- The reading curriculum lacks proper sequencing, leading to disjointed learning experiences.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at The Belsteads 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 The Belsteads School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Belsteads School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
When was The Belsteads School last inspected by Ofsted?
The Belsteads School was last inspected in March 2025.
How many pupils does The Belsteads School have?
The Belsteads School has 52 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Belsteads School cover?
The Belsteads School for pupils aged 10 to 17.
Where is The Belsteads School?
The Belsteads School is at Back Lane, Little Waltham, Near Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3PP.