Minerva Independent School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Minerva House 18 Cottage Grove Clacton-on-Sea Essex CO16 8DH |
| Reference Number | 149506 |
Minerva Independent School has demonstrated a good overall effectiveness in its first inspection since registration. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment for pupils who have faced disrupted educational experiences, helping them to successfully re-engage with their education. With a well-planned transition process and strong relationships between staff and pupils, students benefit from tailored support that addresses their mental health and educational needs. The ambitious curriculum, particularly in English and mathematics, enables pupils to achieve well, while high expectations and effective training contribute to a positive learning atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1 |
| 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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Supportive relationships between staff and pupils help re-engagement with education.
- The curriculum is ambitious and fills gaps in pupils’ learning.
- Pupils behave well and take pride in their learning.
- Personal development is well-integrated into the curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on reading and vocabulary development.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum links between current and future learning are not precisely planned.
- Leaders lack robust processes to check the quality of all areas of the curriculum.
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