Rosewood Independent School
Rosewood Independent School is an independent special school in Morpeth for pupils aged 6 to 16. It has 40 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Rosewood Independent School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection: November 2023.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ardlea Station Road End Stannington Morpeth Northumberland NE61 6DR |
| Phone | 07899827630 |
| Reference Number | 147980 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 40 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 65%
Girls: 35% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Rosewood Independent School operates as an independent school for pupils aged 6 to 16 who have social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as autism. The recent inspection found the school has made significant progress since its previous inspection, improving its overall effectiveness to 'Good'. The school is praised for its trauma-informed care approach that fosters strong relationships between staff and pupils, encouraging a safe and supportive learning environment. The balance of the curriculum is ambitious, engaging pupils in one-to-one lessons and themed activities that spark interest, although there are inconsistencies in how effectively the curriculum is implemented across different subjects.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Jul 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a supportive environment.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that includes themed learning opportunities.
- Effective reading program, including structured phonics teaching.
- Robust approach to safeguarding and health and safety checks.
- Pupils receive strong pastoral support for social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Opportunities for practical life skills through community engagement and woodland activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Targets in individual support plans can be too generic.
- Inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum across subjects.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Rosewood Independent 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 Rosewood Independent School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Rosewood Independent School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
When was Rosewood Independent School last inspected by Ofsted?
Rosewood Independent School was last inspected in November 2023.
How many pupils does Rosewood Independent School have?
Rosewood Independent School has 40 pupils on roll.
What age range does Rosewood Independent School cover?
Rosewood Independent School for pupils aged 6 to 16.
Where is Rosewood Independent School?
Rosewood Independent School is at Ardlea, Station Road End, Stannington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6DR.