Ofsted Information

School Enquiries

If you would like to know more about our school or have any questions related to our school, please contact our main office on 01455 821253 or email us at office@clovellyhouse.co. Please refer to our policies and procedures page for access to our schools’ policies. Our school prospectus is also available on the home page of our website.

Admissions

Clovelly House School is registered as an Independent Special School rated “Good” by Ofsted in 2024. The pupils who attend our school have primarily Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. In addition to these, our pupils may also have mild to moderate learning difficulties, specific learning difficulties such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Disorders (ADHD), Mental Health Difficulties and/or other complex needs.

The site near Thornton, consists of wooden eco-buildings offering fulltime education to up to ten mixed gender pupils from 10-19. In addition, the school has another site in Enderby, eight miles away, which is registered for a further ten 10-19 year old pupils.

Our school has a fair and transparent procedure for all admissions. In Clovelly House School, the School principal, Heads of School, Business Manager and Office are all responsible for the admission of pupils. Referrals of pupils are received by the school from Local Authorities, the Education Services, Social Services, Justice or Health Authority.

We welcome visits to our school from Local Authority advisors, Social Workers, Parents and prospective pupils prior to any formal referral being made, during the referral process and subsequent placement. Additionally, the Principal or Head of School may go out to visit professionals and the pupil at their previous placement. All visits are to be made by prior arrangement with the Principal or Head of School.

Ofsted Inspections

As a small independent school, we are assessed regularly by Ofsted in line with requirements for an Special Educational Needs school provider. Our most recent Ofsted inspection was in April 2024 where we achieved a “Good” rating. Below are some key points made from the last inspection:

Pupils feel safe and build strong relationships with key workers who keep a very close eye on them. Pupils all have an individual space that they customise. This allows them to feel at home.
Pupils hold positive views of the experience and education they receive at this school. They value the teaching time that they have with individual staff. This supports them to become better engaged with their learning. Pupils benefit from a good quality of education.
There is a broad curriculum on offer. All pupils study a core curriculum, comprised of English, mathematics, science and personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education. Younger pupils have further study in humanities and creative subjects. Older pupils also study some vocational subjects, which prepare them well for their future next steps and/or independent living.

Ofsted Report

Our School Curriculum

At Clovelly House School, we have a range of Key Stages available. Ranging from Key Stage 2 through to Post 16. Please refer to our Curriculum pages via our website for more details of the subjects we teach our students. In many cases our Post 16 students are using a “catch-up” approach to gaining vital qualifications required for Further Education such as college or aiming towards apprenticeships.

We have a range of qualifications available to students built around the individuals needs and abilities. These include:

GCSE’s
AQA Level 1 & 2 Certificates
Functional English / Maths level 1 and 2
Entry Level Certificates
ASDAN awards

Special Needs Education

At Clovelly House School, we provide educational opportunities for a range of Special Educational Needs, these include: SEMH challenges, learning difficulties, mental health challenges and some physical difficulties. The majority of our students struggle with anxiety and stress, school avoidance, and are on the Autistic spectrum. All of our students have an up-to-date Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). We ensure that we tailor our curriculum and timetables to meet the needs of every student including weekly onsite CBT therapy – additional therapy is possible with additional funding. For further information please refer to our SEN Report page via our website.

For a copy of Accessibility Plan, please contact the school office on 01455 821253 or email us at office@clovellyhouse.co.

School ethos

At Clovelly House School, we are proud to be a small, nurturing SEN School where every child is valued, respected and supported to thrive.

Our ethos is built around a strong commitment to student safety, well-being and inclusion. We believe that when children feel safe and understood, they are ready to learn, grow and achieve their full potential.

We provide a calm, structured and welcoming environment where positive behaviour is encouraged and celebrated. Every child receives personalised support to help them develop both academic skills and key life skills – equipping them for not only success in the classroom, but for independence and confidence beyond school.

Through close partnerships with families, carers and external professionals, we create a strong sense of community where every voice is heard, and every child can succeed. Our staff are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers, build self-esteem and reach goals that are meaningful to them.

At Clovelly House School, we don’t just support learning, we build resilience, and we support lives.

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