More Than Ed Independent School
More Than Ed Independent School is an independent special school in Doncaster for pupils aged 7 to 16. It has 25 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for More Than Ed Independent School is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection: September 2022.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cherry Tree Court Cherry Tree Way Woodfield Park Balby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 8QN |
| Phone | 07852699040 |
| Reference Number | 148181 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 25 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80%
Girls: 20% |
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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
More Than Ed is a newly established independent special school that has achieved a good overall effectiveness in its first inspection. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs can thrive. Staff are committed to understanding each pupil's individual needs and have high expectations for their achievement, which has led to improvements in both pupils' confidence and engagement in learning. Despite being early in its development, the school has already made significant strides in refining its curriculum and personal development programs.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 May 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| 11 Mar 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Nurturing and supportive environment for pupils
- Dedicated and understanding staff who focus on individual needs
- Effective communication and transition processes between home and school
- Improvements noted in pupils' enjoyment and engagement in learning
- Strong emphasis on developing life skills and personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Science curriculum is not fully planned and sequenced
- Limited independent careers education for younger secondary pupils
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at More Than Ed 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 More Than Ed Independent School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for More Than Ed Independent School is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
When was More Than Ed Independent School last inspected by Ofsted?
More Than Ed Independent School was last inspected in September 2022.
How many pupils does More Than Ed Independent School have?
More Than Ed Independent School has 25 pupils on roll.
What age range does More Than Ed Independent School cover?
More Than Ed Independent School for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is More Than Ed Independent School?
More Than Ed Independent School is at Cherry Tree Court, Cherry Tree Way Woodfield Park, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8QN.