Overton School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hereford Road Ludlow Shropshire Shropshire SY8 4AD |
| Phone | 01584707091 |
| Reference Number | 146340 |
Overton School has achieved outstanding results in all areas assessed during the inspection, demonstrating a significant leap in overall effectiveness from its previous rating of good. The school is recognized for its transformative impact on students, emphasizing personalized education that aligns with individual strengths and needs. Notably, the school fosters a respectful and ambitious environment where pupils make remarkable progress academically and socially, and where their emotional well-being is prioritized through individualized support systems.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 30 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 83.33%
Girls: 16.67% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Sep 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 15 Oct 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil outcomes
- Recognizes and caters to individual pupil needs
- Exceptional enrichment program engaging various interests
- Strong collaboration between educational and clinical staff
- Well-designed reading curriculum promoting confidence in literacy
- Effective communication systems used to support learning
- Individualized careers advice leading to aspirations for the future
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