Robins Way School
Robins Way School is an independent special school in Wiltshire for pupils aged 7 to 13. It has 11 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Robins Way School is Expected standard, from an inspection in July 2026.
Ofsted inspection: July 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-13 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | High Street Figheldean SP4 8JT |
| Reference Number | 151506 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 11 |
| 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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Robins Way School is an independent special school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. All 25 pupils have an education, health and care (EHC) plan, and many join after long periods away from education or with disjointed schooling. Safeguarding standards are met, and the school has an open, positive safeguarding culture. Inspectors also reviewed a requested material change to increase capacity from 25 to 40 pupils and found the school is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the change is implemented.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2026 | Standard inspection |
| 02 Apr 2025 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Highly effective attendance strategies for pupils who have had long periods out of education
- Calm, caring and predictable school culture with clear, consistent behaviour routines
- Inclusion is deeply embedded, with precise identification and tailored support for complex needs
- Strong pastoral and therapeutic provision that improves self-esteem, resilience and relationships
- Ambitious PSHE curriculum with a sharp focus on keeping pupils safe online and offline
- Wide-ranging enrichment activities and meaningful community participation
- Pupils typically achieve well from their starting points, including in English and mathematics
- Strong leadership vision, careful change management and attention to staff workload
- Effective governance and proprietor oversight with robust quality assurance
- Positive relationships with parents and the local community
- Safeguarding standards are met, with safeguarding understood as everyone's responsibility
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment does not consistently inform subsequent teaching in some subjects, so gaps in pupils' learning persist
- Pupils who have secured their learning are not always moved on to more complex concepts quickly enough
- In a few curriculum subjects, staff lack the expertise to deliver the curriculum as intended
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What is Robins Way School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Robins Way School is Expected standard, from an inspection in July 2026.
When was Robins Way School last inspected by Ofsted?
Robins Way School was last inspected in July 2026.
How many pupils does Robins Way School have?
Robins Way School has 11 pupils on roll.
What age range does Robins Way School cover?
Robins Way School for pupils aged 7 to 13.
Where is Robins Way School?
Robins Way School is at High Street, Figheldean, SP4 8JT.