Bestwood Village School
Bestwood Village School is an independent special school in Nottingham for pupils aged 7 to 16. It has 33 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Bestwood Village School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | School Walk Bestwood Village Nottingham NG6 8UU |
| Reference Number | 150914 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 33 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.73%
Girls: 27.27% |
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 |
|---|
Bestwood Village School has made significant strides in providing a supportive and nurturing environment for its pupils, who primarily have special educational needs. The school has improved attendance rates and fosters a positive culture where pupils feel happy to learn. The curriculum is well-structured and ambitious, tailored to individual needs, helping pupils build their knowledge and skills effectively. Staff are dedicated and trained to support pupils, creating an environment where personal development is prioritized, preparing students for future challenges in education and life.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Jul 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- The school has created a caring and nurturing learning environment.
- Pupils are happy to attend school, leading to improved attendance.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-tailored to meet pupils' needs.
- Real-life experiences enhance pupils' learning and knowledge application.
- Staff are dedicated and provide effective support for personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Staff occasionally do not use effective strategies quickly enough to engage pupils.
- Some incidents of inappropriate behaviour are not addressed consistently.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Bestwood Village 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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What is Bestwood Village School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Bestwood Village School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was Bestwood Village School last inspected by Ofsted?
Bestwood Village School was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does Bestwood Village School have?
Bestwood Village School has 33 pupils on roll.
What age range does Bestwood Village School cover?
Bestwood Village School for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is Bestwood Village School?
Bestwood Village School is at School Walk, Bestwood Village, Nottingham, NG6 8UU.