Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School is an independent special school in Spalding for pupils aged 7 to 16. It has 31 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2026.
Ofsted inspection: June 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Dorcette House Little Lane Whaplode Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 6RU |
| Reference Number | 150738 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 31 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80.65%
Girls: 19.35% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School is seeking approval for a material change to increase the maximum number of pupils it can admit. Following a material change inspection commissioned by the Department for Education, Ofsted found that the school is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the change is implemented. The inspection focused on leadership and management, welfare, health and safety, provision of information, suitability of staff, and premises. Overall, the school demonstrates secure leadership, effective safeguarding practices, and suitable facilities to accommodate additional pupils.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 12 May 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 May 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Leaders have a secure understanding of the independent school standards and are well prepared for the proposed change.
- The school prioritises pupil welfare and promotes a culture of vigilance among staff.
- Safeguarding training and regular meetings ensure staff know how to report concerns.
- Leaders respond swiftly to safeguarding concerns and ensure pupils receive timely support.
- Pupils feel safe and confident that staff will listen and act on their concerns.
- The school undertakes regular health, safety, and fire safety checks, and resolves any issues promptly.
- There is a sufficient number of teaching and support staff to supervise additional pupils.
- Comprehensive risk assessments are in place for the site, activities, and individual pupils, and are reviewed regularly.
- All necessary recruitment checks are undertaken before staff begin working with pupils, and are correctly recorded on the single central record.
- The school premises are maintained to a high standard, with appropriate facilities including a medical room, outdoor space, and a therapy garden.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School 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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| Name | Distance |
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What is Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2026.
When was Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School last inspected by Ofsted?
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School was last inspected in June 2026.
How many pupils does Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School have?
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School has 31 pupils on roll.
What age range does Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School cover?
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School?
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School is at Dorcette House, Little Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6RU.