Lavender Field School
Lavender Field School is an independent special school in Crewe for pupils aged 5 to 19. It has 99 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Lavender Field School is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection: December 2023.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Lavender Field School Lincoln House Samuel Street Crewe Cheshire CW1 3AE |
| Phone | 01270439005 |
| Reference Number | 147896 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 99 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 81.82%
Girls: 18.18% |
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 |
|---|
Lavender Field School provides a supportive and transformative educational environment for pupils with complex social, emotional, and learning needs. The school is performing well overall, with strengths in personal development and behaviour, contributing to a positive atmosphere where pupils can thrive. The curriculum is broadly balanced and adapted to individual needs, helping pupils achieve academically. However, there are some areas for improvement, particularly regarding clarity in subject-specific content and sequencing of lessons to enhance learning.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Aug 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 29 Jun 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong, caring relationships between staff and pupils.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour leading to a calm environment.
- Broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs.
- Effective support for building confidence and social skills.
- Exceptional personal development program central to learning experiences.
- Strong support for staff well-being and manageable workload.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient clarity in subject-specific knowledge for a few subjects.
- Delivery order in some subjects does not support logical knowledge building.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Lavender Field 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 Lavender Field School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Lavender Field School is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
When was Lavender Field School last inspected by Ofsted?
Lavender Field School was last inspected in December 2023.
How many pupils does Lavender Field School have?
Lavender Field School has 99 pupils on roll.
What age range does Lavender Field School cover?
Lavender Field School for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Lavender Field School?
Lavender Field School is at Lavender Field School, Lincoln House, Samuel Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3AE.