Merrywood House Independent Special School
Merrywood House Independent Special School is an independent special school in Tadworth for pupils aged 5 to 16. It has 69 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Merrywood House Independent Special School is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection: March 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | The Old Pheasantry Merrywood Grove Tadworth Surrey Surrey KT20 7HF |
| Phone | 01737336352 |
| Reference Number | 147600 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 69 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.46%
Girls: 27.54% |
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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Merrywood House Independent Special School has achieved an outstanding rating across all categories during its recent inspection, reflecting its exceptional quality of education and support. The school is dedicated to understanding the social, emotional and mental health needs of its pupils, providing a safe and nurturing environment where students thrive. Parents have noted that the transformative impact of the school's approach on their children’s lives is significant. This inspection marks a new milestone since the school opened in December 2019, highlighting its commitment to continuously improving educational outcomes for pupils with complex needs.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 May 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 23 Jun 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 02 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 20 Nov 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education tailored to individual pupil needs.
- Highly effective collaboration between education and therapy staff.
- Personalized approaches to education and therapeutic support.
- Exceptional focus on developing pupils' social and emotional skills.
- Strong emphasis on reading and literacy development.
- Effective curriculum that prepares pupils for future employment and adult life.
- High levels of pupil engagement and positive behaviour.
- Strong partnerships with families that support student transition and progress.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Merrywood House Independent Special 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 Merrywood House Independent Special School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Merrywood House Independent Special School is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.
When was Merrywood House Independent Special School last inspected by Ofsted?
Merrywood House Independent Special School was last inspected in March 2024.
How many pupils does Merrywood House Independent Special School have?
Merrywood House Independent Special School has 69 pupils on roll.
What age range does Merrywood House Independent Special School cover?
Merrywood House Independent Special School for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is Merrywood House Independent Special School?
Merrywood House Independent Special School is at The Old Pheasantry, Merrywood Grove, Tadworth, Surrey, Surrey, KT20 7HF.