Sandwell Learning Centre
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Sandwell Learning Centre Main Road Alvescot Nr Bampton OX18 2PY |
| Reference Number | 148112 |
Sandwell Learning Centre is performing well, having achieved good ratings across all inspection areas including education quality, behaviour, and leadership. The school effectively supports pupils, many of whom face significant social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, focusing on developing essential skills, career readiness, and social integration, while fostering positive relationships among staff and pupils. However, it is noted that there are some gaps in lesson design, which occasionally makes it challenging for pupils to engage with the material effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 15 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 93.33%
Girls: 6.67% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils build warm and trusting relationships with staff and each other.
- The school has an ambitious and broad curriculum aligned with national standards.
- Strong focus on personal, social, health, and economic education.
- Highly skilled staff motivate pupils effectively.
- Comprehensive careers education that inspires pupils.
- Effective support for reading abilities to build confidence.
Areas for Improvement
- Lesson activities are not always designed to build on pupils' prior knowledge.
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