APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own
APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own is an independent special school in Newark for pupils aged 5 to 19. It has 19 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | North Farm House Worksop Road Budby Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9EX |
| Phone | 01623629902 |
| Reference Number | 145949 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 19 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 42.11%
Girls: 57.89% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 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 |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own is performing well overall, having been judged as good in several areas, including the quality of education and students' behavior. The school provides a safe and caring environment for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering strong relationships between staff and students. Recent enhancements in the curriculum have contributed to a positive learning atmosphere where pupils are engaged and motivated. However, the school faces challenges in consistently applying precise teaching methods, which can affect pupils' long-term retention of knowledge. Overall, it signifies significant improvements since the previous inspection, which required improvement.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 04 Jul 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2018 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- High-quality nurture and pastoral support for anxious pupils
- Well-structured curriculum with a variety of subjects
- Effective support for pupils with severe learning disabilities
- High priority given to reading and comprehension
- Excellent pastoral care for social, emotional, and mental health needs
- Positive feedback from parents regarding transformational experiences for their children
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of precise teaching methods
- Targets for pupils are not always precise enough to support their learning
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What is APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own last inspected by Ofsted?
APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own have?
APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own has 19 pupils on roll.
What age range does APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own cover?
APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own?
APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own is at North Farm House, Worksop Road, Budby, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9EX.
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