A.R.T.S. Education
A.R.T.S. Education is an independent special school in St Helens for pupils aged 11 to 17. It has 22 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for A.R.T.S. Education is Good, from an inspection in April 2025. In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 12.0, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: April 2025. GCSE results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 167a Ormskirk Road Rainford St Helens Merseyside WA11 8HR |
| Phone | 07749846945 |
| Reference Number | 148840 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 22 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 40.91%
Girls: 59.09% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
A.R.T.S. Education has made significant improvements since its last inspection and is now rated as good overall. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and secure. With a strong focus on delivering a thoughtful curriculum for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), most pupils achieve well and are prepared for their future education. The strong relationships between staff and pupils, alongside a high-profile reading programme, contribute to pupils' personal and academic development.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 24 Jan 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong sense of belonging and inclusivity among pupils.
- High expectations of pupils' learning and well-being.
- Thoughtfully designed curriculum that prepares pupils for future success.
- Knowledgeable teachers who effectively support pupils' learning.
- Successful promotion of reading and literacy skills.
- Strong emphasis on personal development, including spiritual and moral education.
- Effective careers guidance tailored to pupils' interests and aspirations.
- Robust leadership and management that has transformed the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack fully developed curricula leading to potential gaps in learning.
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum in a few subjects affecting pupil learning.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at A.R.T.S. Education 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 A.R.T.S. Education's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for A.R.T.S. Education is Good, from an inspection in April 2025.
When was A.R.T.S. Education last inspected by Ofsted?
A.R.T.S. Education was last inspected in April 2025.
How many pupils does A.R.T.S. Education have?
A.R.T.S. Education has 22 pupils on roll.
What age range does A.R.T.S. Education cover?
A.R.T.S. Education for pupils aged 11 to 17.
What are A.R.T.S. Education's GCSE results?
In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 12.0, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is A.R.T.S. Education?
A.R.T.S. Education is at 167a Ormskirk Road, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8HR.