The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse is an independent special school in Norwich for pupils aged 11 to 17. It has 11 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Lighthouse is Good, from an inspection in December 2024.
Ofsted inspection: December 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Easton House 107 Dereham Road Easton Norwich Norfolk NR9 5ES |
| Phone | 01603577364 |
| Reference Number | 149909 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 11 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 81.82%
Girls: 18.18% |
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 |
|---|
The Lighthouse School has shown a commendable performance during its first inspection since opening in July 2023, receiving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The staff exhibit high-quality care and exceptional expertise, significantly transforming the lives of pupils who previously experienced disrupted education. The school successfully fosters a calm and positive environment, allowing students to re-engage with learning, improve self-esteem, and develop resilience. However, it faces some challenges in ensuring connections between curriculum knowledge are explicitly communicated, which can impede deeper learning for some students.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils experience exceptional personal development and emotional support.
- High standards of behaviour and positive relationships are maintained.
- Effective identification of knowledge gaps enables pupils to catch up on missed learning.
- Wide-ranging and engaging curriculum that encourages in-depth understanding.
- Pupils are motivated, feel safe, and have hope for their future.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum areas lack explicit connections to prior knowledge.
- Work set for some pupils does not fully maximize their learning potential.
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What is The Lighthouse's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Lighthouse is Good, from an inspection in December 2024.
When was The Lighthouse last inspected by Ofsted?
The Lighthouse was last inspected in December 2024.
How many pupils does The Lighthouse have?
The Lighthouse has 11 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Lighthouse cover?
The Lighthouse for pupils aged 11 to 17.
Where is The Lighthouse?
The Lighthouse is at Easton House, 107 Dereham Road, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5ES.