The Levels School
The Levels School is an independent special school in Somerset for pupils aged 7 to 18. It has 90 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Levels School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in January 2022.
Ofsted inspection: January 2022.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 7 Bath Road Ashcott Bridgewater Somerset TA7 9QS |
| Phone | 01458211014 |
| Reference Number | 147989 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 90 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.44%
Girls: 55.56% |
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 |
|---|
The Levels School, which caters to a diverse group of pupils with various special educational needs and disabilities, is currently rated as requiring improvement overall. The school's curriculum lacks strength in some subjects due to inconsistencies in its design, affecting pupils' progress. However, despite these challenges, pupils enjoy their time at school and exhibit positive behaviors, with reports of rare bullying and a high level of support for their emotional well-being. The leadership team has been effective in creating an inclusive atmosphere but faces challenges in managing the demands of a rapidly growing student population.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 03 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| 14 Jul 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school and make friends easily.
- The school promotes a calm and orderly environment.
- Staff are dedicated and passionate about the school's vision.
- Strong personal, social, health, and economic (PSHE) education curriculum.
- Effective careers guidance and tailored work placements for older pupils.
- The school meets all independent school standards.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design leads to inconsistencies in pupil progress.
- The reading curriculum is not effective, particularly for early readers.
- Middle leadership roles and responsibilities are underdeveloped.
In 2025–26, 4.4% of pupils at The Levels School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 95.6% 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 The Levels School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Levels School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in January 2022.
When was The Levels School last inspected by Ofsted?
The Levels School was last inspected in January 2022.
How many pupils does The Levels School have?
The Levels School has 90 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Levels School cover?
The Levels School for pupils aged 7 to 18.
Where is The Levels School?
The Levels School is at 7 Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 9QS.
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