Westbourne School
Westbourne School is an independent special school in Sutton-In-Ashfield for pupils aged 8 to 18. It has 85 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Westbourne School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection: June 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Huthwaite School Sutton-in-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 2EL |
| Phone | 01623392430 |
| Reference Number | 146288 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 85 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 81.18%
Girls: 18.82% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Westbourne School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas of education, behavior, personal development, and leadership. The school provides a supportive environment for pupils with autism and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, ensuring their specific needs are met. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on personal development, staff commitment to help pupils manage their emotions, and a curriculum designed to support individual learning pathways. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in aligning curriculum intentions with learning opportunities and ensuring consistency in behavior management across staff.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 19 Oct 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Jun 2021 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Supportive and nurturing staff who understand pupils' individual needs.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and emotional well-being.
- Ambitious curriculum tailored to pupil learning stages.
- Effective teaching practices engaging pupils in their learning.
- Opportunities for vocational experiences and life skills education.
- Well-trained staff in social, emotional, and mental health support.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of behavior management policies by staff.
- Some curriculum adaptations do not clearly identify key knowledge for pupils.
- Pupil passports lack precise information for effective staff support.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Westbourne 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 Westbourne School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Westbourne School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
When was Westbourne School last inspected by Ofsted?
Westbourne School was last inspected in June 2024.
How many pupils does Westbourne School have?
Westbourne School has 85 pupils on roll.
What age range does Westbourne School cover?
Westbourne School for pupils aged 8 to 18.
Where is Westbourne School?
Westbourne School is at Huthwaite School, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2EL.
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