Luxborough Court School
Luxborough Court School is an independent special school in Chigwell for pupils aged 5 to 19. It has 80 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Luxborough Court School is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection: December 2023.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Luxborough Lane Chigwell Essex Essex IG7 5AA |
| Phone | 02038390640 |
| Reference Number | 149212 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 80 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 77.5%
Girls: 22.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 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 |
|---|
Luxborough Court School is performing well in its first year of operation, achieving a good overall effectiveness with notable strengths in leadership and management, which are rated outstanding. The school fosters a calm and caring atmosphere, allowing pupils to build positive relationships and feel safe. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to the specific needs of pupils with SEND, offering therapy, life skills, and vocational qualifications. However, despite its many strengths, the school faces challenges in community engagement and sustaining its unique family atmosphere as it grows.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Jul 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Outstanding leadership and management
- A calm and caring school environment
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- Tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Ambitious and comprehensive curriculum
- Effective reading support and phonics instruction
- Excellent pupil behaviour and engagement
- High-quality careers education and impartial advice
Areas for Improvement
- Limited community engagement activities
- Challenges in sustaining a family feel as pupil numbers increase
- Some staff require further training in subject knowledge for effective support
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Luxborough Court School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 97.5% 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 Luxborough Court School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Luxborough Court School is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
When was Luxborough Court School last inspected by Ofsted?
Luxborough Court School was last inspected in December 2023.
How many pupils does Luxborough Court School have?
Luxborough Court School has 80 pupils on roll.
What age range does Luxborough Court School cover?
Luxborough Court School for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Luxborough Court School?
Luxborough Court School is at Luxborough Lane, Chigwell, Essex, Essex, IG7 5AA.