Courtlands Independent Special School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 37 Parklands Avenue Goring By Sea Worthing West Sussex BN12 4NG |
| Reference Number | 149890 |
Courtlands Independent Special School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all aspects of the inspection. The school fosters a supportive and calm environment, which significantly contributes to pupils’ learning and emotional well-being. The dedicated staff establish strong relationships with pupils, many of whom have experienced difficulties in prior educational settings. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, focused on equipping students with essential skills for independence and future qualifications. However, there are some inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and support for weaker readers, which the school is currently addressing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 23 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 73.91%
Girls: 26.09% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong and trusting relationships between staff and pupils.
- Consistently calm and purposeful school atmosphere.
- Broad and well-sequenced curriculum that addresses knowledge gaps effectively.
- Effective support for emotional well-being and behavioral management.
- High expectations of learning and behavior among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of planned curriculum in some subjects.
- Support for weaker readers is at an early stage of development.
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