Ivy Lane School
Ivy Lane School is an independent special school in Wakefield for pupils aged 10 to 19. It has 51 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Ivy Lane School is Good, from an inspection in October 2025.
Ofsted inspection: October 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 10-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane Wakefield WF1 4AZ |
| Phone | 01924927280 |
| Reference Number | 148241 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 51 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 74.51%
Girls: 25.49% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Ivy Lane School is positioned to successfully implement a material change to increase its pupil roll, following its recent inspection. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding, with thorough training for staff and regular monitoring of records. The leadership has shown an understanding of the increasing demand for placements, particularly for students with special educational needs, and is prepared to ensure that the welfare and safety of the current pupils are maintained through this transition. Additionally, the school has made significant improvements to its facilities, creating new classrooms and spaces designed to meet the needs of its students.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Oct 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 03 Oct 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding arrangements with thorough staff training.
- Comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures.
- High adult-to-pupil ratio with suitable staffing plans.
- Well-maintained and appropriate facilities for special educational needs.
- Effective collaboration with local authorities for pupil placements.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Ivy Lane 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 Ivy Lane School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Ivy Lane School is Good, from an inspection in October 2025.
When was Ivy Lane School last inspected by Ofsted?
Ivy Lane School was last inspected in October 2025.
How many pupils does Ivy Lane School have?
Ivy Lane School has 51 pupils on roll.
What age range does Ivy Lane School cover?
Ivy Lane School for pupils aged 10 to 19.
Where is Ivy Lane School?
Ivy Lane School is at Ivy Lane School, Ivy Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4AZ.