The Nook School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Knotts Lane Colne BB8 8HH |
| Phone | 01282340360 |
| Reference Number | 146030 |
The Nook School is an independent special school that caters to the needs of girls aged 11 to 18, primarily those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The recent inspection found that the school is well-prepared to meet the independent school standards should the proposed material change, which seeks to increase the pupil roll from 12 to 16, be approved. The proprietor has ensured that comprehensive policies are in place to safeguard pupils and address any health and safety issues effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 7 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
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 |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 30 Jan 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 14 May 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| 15 Aug 2018 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Robust safeguarding policies and training for staff
- Effective risk assessment and health and safety measures
- High-quality premises with comprehensive refurbishments
- Good staffing strategies to ensure adequate supervision
- Well-informed leadership through detailed self-evaluation
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